tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558741007290596552024-03-12T17:42:28.847-07:00NaturallyNancyA place to express my affinity for healthy
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in the little things. A fix for my passion to share the benefits of natural and non-toxic goods . Aspirations? Yes, naturally...Nancy Del Carmen-Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12152409363071665708noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755874100729059655.post-8391458554496404622012-05-07T09:50:00.002-07:002012-05-09T06:53:32.893-07:00Event: Tsi-la Perfume Amnesty Giveaway + 20% discount<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">For as long as I can remember, I've always loved the idea of having a variety of colorful and beautifully shapes bottles filled with my favorite scents lined up across my vanity. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Oh yeah, A girlie-girl's dream...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">I truly enjoyed them all. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And since sense memory can be a powerful thing -</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> letting go of those pretty little scented things were a toughie for me.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">But, if </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I were to</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i> minimize</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">the amount of toxic overload in my body, why should I continue to use products that are potentially dangerous?</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">So I went on an all out mission to find non-toxic perfumes that I could include in my girlie arsenal. I must admit, the prospect of trying out something new always appealed to me. Searching for my new signature scent was like being in a treasure hunt for me.I was having fun!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Luckily, there are TONS of perfumes without synthetics out in the market - which made it easy for me to transition from my old perfumes to new exciting ones.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">So, I proceeded to move on with my research and stumbled upon </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Not familiar with this company? Check out my review <a href="http://naturallynancy1.blogspot.com/2012/03/product-review-tsi-la-organics.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">here</span></a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Tsi-la is not traditional perfume. Tsi-La is a multi-functional, natural fragrances packed with living and active ingredients</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">to arouse your senses.<br />Living Flower compounds that harness the raw properties and essences of plants.<br />Nutrient-rich organic extracts that are high in minerals, vitamins, phytonutrients, and antioxidants.<br /><br />To prove to you just how much better than perfume Tsi-La is, they came up with <b>Perfume Amnesty - a campaign they've created to go natural and join the green revolution.</b></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Finally! I bring you my adventures from New York city's IMATS which happened last month. First off, I had every intention of attending both days, but since it was my mom's first trip to New York (YAY!) I figured, I'll compromise and attend the Sunday event as opposed to attending both Saturday and Sunday. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">That way, I'll have more girlie adventure time with mom. And boy, did we have an adventure!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">In the meantime, here's my take on IMATS "Man, I love this city" NY. haha!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">No less than 10 minutes of arriving at the pier, I met sweet Martiya Johnson who is also a makeup artist based in New Mexico.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Great to meet you Martiya! :) </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Koren of EnkoreMakeup in his element, doing what he does best.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I just enjoy listening to him break down makeup ingredients. He has a knack for breaking down the different type of pigments in cosmetics, to creating your own mixing mediums, </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">cream eyeshadows, etc.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> He just recently broke down a "how-to" video on how to create your own water-based airbrush foundation using mineral powders. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">GENIUS!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Now, I really have to take an airbrush class. Koren and Elessa, I'll be all-over your workshops.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I need to take your airbrush class! :)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The amazing Roshar who was kind and sweet and funny. At one point he mentioned that he should begin to include eyebrows on the model's face. He thought the industry might think that he may not know how to create them. haha! Love him!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Roshar: hhmmm, whatever happened to my Hakuhodo S105 round powder brush...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Me: I hid it under my big, poofy, curly hair. heehee!</span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">His beauty breakdowns are quick, effective and to the point.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Check out his videos on Youtube and you'll see what I mean.</span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">the different colored crystals and yet flexible enough to manipulate the shape of this netted cloth onto her face. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">from left to right: Palma Driscoll (Bryan Bantry Agency), Madeline Leonard (Clouier Remix), Daniela Marin (Artists by Timothy Priano), Lee Sikorski (Kate Ryan Inc.) </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Moderated by Roshar. </span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Yellow brushes? How fun are these! :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Overall, it was a good "chill out" day. I've been to an IMATS where I've attended both days, but this time around - it was different. Attending IMATS on a Saturday is much different than attending IMATS on a Sunday. Sundays are much less frantic and more of a "chill" atmosphere. There were hardly any lines - anywhere! And if there was one, it went along quickly. It was nice to catch up with old friends and make new friends without the feeling of being rushed.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">The one thing that made the most impact for me this year were the panel of agents.Their insight and knowledge about the business side of being a makeup artist had me in all ears mode for the entire time they were up on stage. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here are a few "keepsakes" from the group that I've found to be useful.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Keep your agent "in the know"</span></b> - To avoid double-booking the artist, it is the artist's responsibility to let his/her agent know of any "side jobs" the artist may have. One of the agents told a story of a makeup artist who did a photo shoot outside the country without letting their agent know about it. As a result, the agent booked the artist without knowing that the artist was unavailable that day. AY-YAY-YAY! Drama with a capital "D".</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Not only did that look bad for the artist, but that also reflects on how inefficient and poorly managed the agency looked from the clients perspective. Yikes! Who wants to be in an icky-walking-on-eggshells feeling with the people you work with. No bueno.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">So there you have it! My very first IMATS experience in NY. Share this post with anyone you know who might be interested in becoming a makeup artist. They just might find this helpful in some way. :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">YUP! That's how she rolls! haha!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Wanna see a sample of what you're about to get? Clickety-click <a href="http://www.poofscloset.com/servlet/the-460/POOFY-Gift-Basket/Detail"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">here</span></a></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Just to give you and idea, I'm a big fan of their <a href="http://www.poofscloset.com/servlet/the-406/*Poofy-Organics*-POOFY-SAYS/Detail"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">Curl It Curling and Braiding Butter</span></a>, <a href="http://www.poofscloset.com/servlet/the-136/poofy-organics-dynamite-detangler/Detail"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">Dynamite Detangler Leave In Conditioner</span></a>, <span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;"><a href="http://www.poofscloset.com/servlet/the-92/Poofy-Organics-Naturally-Unscented/Detail"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">Hand and Body Lotion in Orange Sweetness</span></a> </span><span class="Apple-style-span">w</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">hich I've written about from this review</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"> <a href="http://naturallynancy1.blogspot.com/2011/12/product-review-poofy-organics.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">here</span></a> </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">I've decided to try these babies out by purchasing the sample kit which would include 8 organic perfume samples for $20.00 and additional samples (not included in the kit) for $3.00. While the front packaging showed lush greenery, I thought it had a vintage feel (it reminded me of the "Madmen" aesthetic. Love that show!) with nature prints reminiscent of the mid-50's early 60's decor.The paper is soft yet sturdy enough to hold five sample vials of organic perfumes. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">FLEUR SAUVAGE = A floral- fruity scent tempered with a bit of warmth from the smooth, woody sandalwood and creamy vanilla. Dried down a mild jasmine aroma. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">KIZES = Tuberose and Elderberry gave off a scent to be enjoyed by both male and female. They've labeled this scent as a unisex perfume.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">ILANG ILANG - Ilang-Ilang and Tuberose are both highly fragrant and exotic scent. But when combined with vanilla, this perfume gave off a very delicate scent.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">FIORI D' ARANCIO = Sweet and citrusy blend from the caramelized vanilla, and various citrus scents. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">KESU = that mix of amber and exotic spices lends itself a spicy oriental based scent. Another unisex perfume.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">SAQUI = Gave off a light, spicy mix. Dries down as a citrusy, nutmeg scent.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">FLEUR SAUVAGE + FIORI D' ARANCIO - WOW! My favorite fragrance combination from this collection. These items are great as stand alone scents but when combined, POW! It smells of sugary, vanilla icing that dries down to a lovely citrusy, warm, floral scent. Delicious!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">KESU + FLEUR SAUVAGE = A gorgeous blend of sweet and spicy. It's a combination of a spicy, musky (reminds me of L'Occitane Ambre) combined with a floral warm scent. It's bold yet alluring scent perfect for day or night.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">SAQUI + ILANG ILANG = Gave off mild, spicy, floral scent. I'd wear this for a day out window shopping or a fun day hanging out with the ladies.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Welcome to the second review of my perfume series. If you missed the first one, click <a href="http://naturallynancy1.blogspot.com/2012/03/product-review-perfume-organic.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">here</span></a> </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;"><a href="http://trilliumorganics.com/about-us.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">Karen Ciesar</span></a> </span>is a social justice attorney, an entrepreneur and mother of three. Born out her dream</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> of a better world where g</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; line-height: 26px;">enetically Modified Organisms have been outlawed, and conventional petrochemical farming is remembered as an ignorant mistake, Trillium Organics continues to deliver products that are certified organic and safe enough to use for mama and baby.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">I heard about Trillium Organics a few years back as I was on my quest to find better, non-toxic products. Even before my switch to healthier items, I've always enjoyed trying out new products, cosmetics, fragrances and the like. The fact that their products were safe and non-toxic was a bonus. So, I decided to try out their perfumes.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Trillium Organics has three categories in their perfume collection. I got three perfumes from the OGSoul (ROMANCE, PASSION, LOVE) collection and one from the OGMind (WORK) collection. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Each 33fl oz. roll on bottle will cost you $17.98.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;">Ylang ylang, clove and vanilla blend and a heady, mysterious scent which reminded me of a mild version of</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;">As I mentioned in my other posts, I'm not really a fan of any rose-scented perfumes simply because I find it a bit overpowering. To smell like a bouquet of roses just wasn't my thing. But I also think that because it's so overpowering that I tend to dismiss it, not realizing that all the petrochemicals in conventional perfumes might have pushesd me away from it. But since using non-toxic perfumes, I've had a change of heart.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;">The rose here is blended so beautifully with the sandalwood and vanilla - which happens to be 2 of my favorite scents- that I don't mind wearing it all day.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>LOVE</b> emitted a soft floral scent.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;">Out of the four fragrances, this was the least obvious of them all. The scent is so soft and delicate. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"> There was barely a hint of vanilla and ylang-ylang as I practically had my nose up against my wrist. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"> Use a little <b>ROMANCE</b> to diffuse or neutralize the intensity of the other scents in this collection.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;">WORK had a fresh, green aroma with a delightful blend of lemon, bergamont and peppermint.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"> This scent wakes you up and encourages to tacke the day with gusto!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>WORK!</b></span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;">EMBRACE LOVE, ENTICE PASSION, INVITE ROMANCE </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;">through inhalation,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;">absorption </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;">and affirmation.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"> Not that hard to be :)</span></td></tr>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">LOVE + PASSION = I am <i>cuh-ray-zee</i> for this combo! Subtle, yet mildly fragrant and deliciously mind-blowing. (Whaaat?)</span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Savory and sweet at the same time. I kept raising my wrist to get a whiff of how well they complimented each other. haha! They were each effective as a stand alone product or combined with the other perfumes. This is definitely an evening scent to be worn out to dinner or a night to paint the town!</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">WORK + LOVE = </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Gives off a fruity, slightly earthy scent.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"> The lemon and begamont is tamed by the sweet yet subtle scent of vanilla and ylang ylang. </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">A barely there scent perfect for school or the office.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">LOVE + ROMANCE = Ahhh, yes. Some may argue that to keep this alive is the road to a successful relationship. </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now back to the review. </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Together they gave off an attractive blend of sandalwood, vanilla and ylang-ylang. Dries down to a subtle vanilla. Very nice.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">WORK + PASSION = ..will yield positive results! (Sorry - couldn't resist.) The combination gave off a delicious blend of spice, lime and vanilla. Dries down to a sweet, spicy scent. This scent evokes of a sunny day at the park or a day trip to the Catalina Islands for the weekend. YUM!</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you're raising your hand like I am, I can feel your pain :(</span></div><div style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Come to find out, about 90% or more of the chemicals in synthetic fragrance are derived from petrochemicals,causing an adverse reaction to most consumers with a sensitivity to conventional perfumes.</span></div><div style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now, I can easily make this post about the dangerous cocktail of undisclosed ingredients swimming inside alluringly shaped bottles of perfume. But I won't.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">However, if you're interested about how the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">federal law allows a special loophole for trade secrets, permitting popular perfumes to hold an alarming amount of harmful DNA-affecting, eye and skin-irritating, headache-inducing chemicals masked as ”fragrances”, you can read through a few articles by </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">clicking <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;"><a href="http://www.care2.com/greenliving/toxic-effects-of-perfume.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">here</span></a>,</span> <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/samuel-s-epstein/toxic-chemicals_b_625648.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">,</span> <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-500368_162-4295506.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">here</span></a>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;"><a href="http://www.webmd.com/allergies/features/fragrance-allergies-a-sensory-assault?page=2"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">here</span></a> </span> and oh! <a href="http://www.good.is/post/ten-things-you-should-know-about-fragrance/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">this one too.</span></a></span></div><div><div style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">My favorite scents were perfumes by Hanae Mori (Butterfly), Chanel (Bois des îles), and L'Artisan Parfumeur (L' Été en Douce). So, laying them to rest </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">was a battle for me.</span></div><div style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-weight: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ugh! This was a toughie, but I had to make a choice.</span></div><div style="font-weight: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; font-style: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">The goal is to <i><b>minimize</b> </i>(asking to completely eliminate would be a bit more of a challenge in my book)<i style="font-weight: inherit;"> </i>the amount of toxic overload in the body. So, after much deliberation, I've decided to let go of the scents I was familiar with in exchange for cleaner but exciting new fragrances. :)</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-weight: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; font-style: inherit;">With that said, I've conducted my own search for my new "signature scent" by testing several brands of natural/organic fragrances.</span></div><div style="font-weight: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; font-style: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-weight: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; font-style: inherit;">First one up is from a company based in New York named</span></div><div style="font-weight: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">A Perfume Organic</span></div><div style="font-weight: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; font-style: inherit;"><br />
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</span></span></div></div><div style="font-weight: inherit; text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; font-style: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; font-weight: 300; line-height: 20px;">While studying with Master Perfumers and Distillers, <a href="http://aperfumeorganic.com/story"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">Amanda Walker </span></a>(founder and owner) was reminded perfume was originally produced from flowers, fruit, herbs and spices. As chemicals are a cheaper alternative today, most perfumes are now formulated entirely with chemicals. Amanda only wanted to use the finest, rarest, safest, and purest ingredients from plants…she decided to launch</span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-weight: inherit;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; font-style: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; font-weight: 300; line-height: 20px;"> A Perfume Organic!</span></span></div></div><div style="font-weight: inherit;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; font-style: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; font-weight: 300; line-height: 20px;"><br />
</span></span></div></div></div><div style="font-weight: inherit; text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; font-style: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; font-weight: 300; line-height: 20px;"><a href="https://aperfumeorganic.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">A Perfume Organic</span></a> offers exquisitely crafted perfumes blended from the finest USDA certified organic botanicals, hand-poured locally in Manhattan in small batches to maintain purity.</span></span></div></div><div style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-weight: inherit;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; font-style: inherit;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J9XZXZVh9Fc/T0Z_3iJQ85I/AAAAAAAABDA/PIRPnyWwwTE/s1600/DSC00419.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J9XZXZVh9Fc/T0Z_3iJQ85I/AAAAAAAABDA/PIRPnyWwwTE/s320/DSC00419.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>A PERFUME ORGANIC</b></span></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CHOuHwlrvL8/T1E8fk8wrXI/AAAAAAAABFA/xk26QciT9N8/s1600/DSC00404.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CHOuHwlrvL8/T1E8fk8wrXI/AAAAAAAABFA/xk26QciT9N8/s320/DSC00404.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>MEJICA</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>mmmm... not your typical vanilla scent. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>It's a bit more smoky, sandalwood, slightly sweet caramel scented vanilla. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>An earthy, sophisticated, grown-up version of my favorite scent.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>(reminds me of L'Artisan Parfumeur's Vanille Absolument)</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Nice mix of citrus, jasmine and spearmint. </b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Perfect to layer with Green or Perfumed Wine (Rose)</b></span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>~Rosé~</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>A beautiful blend of apples, cinnamon, cloves and berries.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Blends well with Urban Organic or Mejica</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>This oil mixture reminds me of the holidays :)</b></span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Upon contact, I immediately identified the ylang-ylang top note.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b> then dried down to a mild woody, powdery scent.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>This combines well with Urban Organic or White Magik.</b></span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>ooo, I REALLY like this scent, which happens to be their popular item.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>I enjoy the mix of lime with a hint of ginger and a touch of vertiver.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b> This scent reminds me of a fresh lime or lemon sorbet.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Blends well with all the other oils in this collection. </b></span></td></tr>
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* Dr. Seuss Wall decals available through Etsy.com or Amazon.comNancy Del Carmen-Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12152409363071665708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755874100729059655.post-37396983014084984112012-02-18T08:45:00.000-08:002012-02-18T08:45:16.996-08:00Product Review: February Conscious Box<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.drcleangreen.com/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Dr. Cleangreen's Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer</span></a> </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"> According to their clinical tests, this instant Hand Purified killed 99.99% of tested specimens, including, the Flu, MRSA (a nasty <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">staph bacteria that has built up a resistance to the antibiotics doctors usually use to treat staph infections), E. Coli, Strep Pneumoniae (nasty bug that causes pneumonia).</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; line-height: 17px;">The consistency was similar to a light, super absorbent creamy lotion, that gave off a mild citrusy scent. Not at all like the watery hand sanitizers available in the market today. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><br />
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</b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; line-height: 16px;"><b><a href="http://himalasalt.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Himala Salt</span></a> </b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Did you know that the c</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">ommon table salt is an industrial by-product, stripped by chemical processing of all elements except sodium and chloride? Y</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">et the FDA Code 21CFR101.100(a)(3), DOES NOT REQUIRE their disclosure to consumers?</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Himala salt is all</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">l-natural, unrefined and with no additives. PLUS, it's on trend with this seasons pastel obsession on the runway. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">In season and good for you? I think we're trending here...</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 16px;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><a href="http://www.nutcasecrunch.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"><b>Nutcase Crunch</b></span> </a></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;">Almonds, pecans,unsweetened coconut and pine nuts. That's it! Just five ingredients to help your sugar levels and protiens in check as you start off your busy day.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"> Dense and packed with protein, I would imagine that you can pretty much have this on a bowl with fruit (as it is intended) or sprinkle this on top of salads, soups or...smoothies! I added a tablespoon of this crunchy goodness in my fruit smoothie and....</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><i><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">Voilà</span>! </i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 16px;"><i>I enjoyed a creamy, protein-packed, anti-oxidant filled delicious treat.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 16px;"><i>Comment below if you'd like a recipe breakdown.</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 16px;"><i><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am such a <b>HUGE</b> fan of their products - specifically the <a href="http://www.bubbleandbee.com/servlet/the-176/Raspberry-%26-Vanilla-100-pct-/Detail"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Vanilla Raspberry Body Butters </span></a>and <a href="http://www.bubbleandbee.com/servlet/the-254/Fresh-Orange-Organic-Shower/Detail"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Fresh Orange Organic shower gel</span></a>. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">mmmm, <b>LOVE</b> the way they smell.Both products leave your skin feeling oh so clean and soft.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">I even take them with me when I travel! haha! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">There are a few "must-have'" items in my beauty arsenal when I travel, and Bubble & Bee's products go with me and my family EVERYWHERE.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Yup! that means safe enough for babies too. :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">She discloses ALL the ingredients in her products that are clearly marked in every item that I've purchased. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Truly, the cosmetic industry can learn a thing or two from this amazing company.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">So, what's the prize?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Welcome to my first review post of the New Year! How is everyone doing with their resolutions?</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Here's another chance for you to benefit from my blog. I LOVE talking about healthier, non-toxic alternatives to makeup, food, or anything I feel will contribute to making better choices in what I eat, drink or apply to my skin. Allow me to show you what products are out there to help you make that decision. After all, we are both on this journey together. :)</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">With that said, I'm truly loving the variety in January's Concious Box! For December's Conscious box, please click </span></span><a href="http://naturallynancy1.blogspot.com/2011/12/product-review-december-conscious-box.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">here</span></span></span></a><br />
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</i></span></span></span></b></span></span></div>Nancy Del Carmen-Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12152409363071665708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755874100729059655.post-46706719513377714502012-01-09T13:13:00.000-08:002012-01-09T18:45:30.822-08:00How To's: How to find your signature red<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Sure, I love black (Lord knows the amount of black clothing "staples" I have in my closet) but, they would only serve as a template to showcase the amount of accessories I have in color. ;)</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Even in the Winter where everything can be dull and grey, I always manage to add a pop of color with what I'm wearing. Wether it be a chunky, colorful scarf or a sparkly, colorful wristlet.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">One of the ways to beat the "winter blues" is to introduce color into your wardrobe. By adding a colorful pin to your coat, attaching a colorful floral scarf to your satchel, or a bold red lip, color will instantly elevate your style factor. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">One of my favorite colors to sport (aside from yellow and orange) is the color </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">red</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">. But finding the right hue to compliment your skin tone can be tricky. Here's a simple way to determine your skin tone within seconds. Once you've learned the basics of color and tone, you'll be able to shop for clothes, makeup, accessories, and just about anything like a pro!</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">There are several ways and observations you can do to help determine what your skin tone is. Here's a very easy way to find out.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>**Turn your arm over and pay attention to the color of your veins. Veins that appear <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;">greenish</span> would mean that you have yellow undertones which means that you have a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #660000;">warm </span>skin tone. Veins that appear to be more <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763;">blue </span>would mean that you have blue undertones which means that you have a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">cool</span> skin tone.</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The year of the Dragon! Well, not technically yet since the Chinese New Year is celebrated on January 23rd this year. Nonetheless, according to ancient China, the celestial Dragon represents an emperor and power. Today, it is the ultimate auspicious symbol signifying success and happiness. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Of course there's a fun way to incorporate your goals and aspirations in a colorful inspiring way.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So as I mentioned, instead of writing down.."loose 30 lbs." or ..."organize my blah-blah"....or "go to the gym everyday for an hour of yackity-yak", why not cut out a few words and pictures that will get your motivated? </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> You can can create more than one vision board and make it as simple or as elaborate as you wish.Once you've completed your own personal board, place it to where you can see it so you can be reminded of the steps you need to take in order to be closer to your dreams and goals.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I hope this encourages you to create your own vision board filled with pictures of fun and wonderful things and words of encouragement. Feel free to post pictures of your vision board on my FB fan page. I'd love to see them!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Check out my review of keeki pure & simple's lip shimmer by clicking</span> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://naturallynancy1.blogspot.com/2011/12/product-review-eco-emi-box.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">here</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">.</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Lip Shimmers</span> to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">one (1)</span> very lucky winner!!!</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">pinkish/shimmery hue</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My favorite! :) a shimmery light plum hue - flatters most skin tones</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">shimmery pale hue - great on top of lipstick or use as a highlighter :)</span></td></tr>
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<noscript><a href="http://rafl.es/enable-js">You need javascript enabled to see this giveaway</a>.</noscript>Nancy Del Carmen-Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12152409363071665708noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755874100729059655.post-58673384888012818072011-12-14T14:32:00.002-08:002012-03-19T11:44:02.461-07:00Product Review: Poofy Organics<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;"> During our last family visit to the East Coast, I decided to find out first hand about a family-owned, hand-crafted, certified organic skin-care/hair-care line in New Jersey named, <a href="http://www.poofscloset.com/servlet/StoreFront?affiliate_no=6"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Poofy Organics.</span></a> </span></i></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Taken directly from their site:</u></b></span></span><br />
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<i>Poof's Closet began with a specific goal in mind. To provide healthy and toxic free bath & beauty products at reasonable prices. After my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, my family was determined to stop using products laden with toxic chemicals. We made it our mission to find the safest and most effective ingredients for our products. We are a small family-run business and proud to offer alternative products nationwide. Poof's Closet is dedicated to providing HEALTHY alternative beauty products free of toxins and unhealthy ingredient</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>s!</i></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;">BRILLIANT!</span></i></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">As I was walking around their store asking questions, chatting it up with the customers, while checking out what they had, I decided to pick up a few hair and body items.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;">Prior to purchasing their hair products, I wasn't well versed in the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">technical</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;"> language of hair. Upon further questioning Kristina (owner) I found out a bit about curly hair texture and type. </span></i></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;">Thanks to the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">University of Google</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;">, I found a heap of information about hair texture, color, type, style, hair-cut that flatters facial shapes, most copied hair-cut, "Facial hair: Itch much?", "hair today, gone tomorrow!"...</span></i></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Whoa!</span></b></span></i></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;">I swear, if you don't keep focus on what you're looking for, Google and YouTube will take you to places you had no intentions of going. hahaha!</span></i></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;">So, back to hair texture...</span></i></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;"> If you're not familiar with the technical terms for the types and textures of curly hair, pull up a chair let me take you on a brief hair terminology class in:</span></i></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> Hair Texture</span></b></span></i></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">" S h o w a n d T e l l " </span></b></span></i></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;"><b>(read in the tone of... "<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Pigs in Space!</span>"</i>)</b></span></i></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">(If you're not familiar with this "Muppet minute", please utilize the Google or YouTube bar and type in "Pigs in Space")</span></span></b></span></i></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;">So, let's start off with my curly hair.</span></i></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;"> My hair texture varies between a 2a/2c based on the type of products I use to either straightened or curl them. The texture is typically straight at the crown and becomes thick and wavy/curly at the ends.</span></i></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;"> My husband's hair texture is a 4b/4c.</span></i></span></span></span><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Typical of most African-American hair texture which is kinky when dry, with a looser curl pattern when wet, with very little visible curl definition.</span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;"> Smack dab in between my husband's hair texture and mine is my son's hair texture.</span></i></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;"> It's within the range of a 3b/4b based on the length of his hair and products used. Currently, he's rocking an afro, which you'll see in a bit. </span></i></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;"><b><u><a href="http://www.poofscloset.com/servlet/the-406/*Poofy-Organics*-POOFY-SAYS/Detail"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Curl It Curling & Braiding Butter</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;"> </span></a></u></b></span></i></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;"><b></b>This product does an excellent job in texturizing and defining coarse,curly hair without leaving that "crunchy hair syndrome" (Ya, I totally made that up - haha! But you get the idea with the crunchy hair effect).</span></i></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;"></span></i></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;">You'll get soft defined curls with a slight sheen that lasts all day.</span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;"> </span></i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;"> Reading the ingredients on the back of this product, I found out that coconut oil, argan oil, wheat germ oil are wonderful humectants which help rejuvenate, hydrate, thick, coarse, curly, kinky, dry or damaged hair because of it's moisture binding capacity preventing breakage and frizz. </span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;">I'll tell you now, <b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">curly hair will happily drink this stuff.</span></u></b></span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: normal;">He received a lot of compliments of how it smelled which is faint nutty and sweet coconut scent. The texture had a custard-like and creamy feel, so you don't need very much. </span></i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Check out my son's super-fly soul afro! Can ya dig it? </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I LOVE IT! </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's wild, hip and clever - a slight reflection of his personality, I think. He's fascinated with Will Smith's son, Jaden but, we'll see how he feels about having an afro when the weather gets warmer ;)</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Since I've given a brief overview of what Conscious Box is from last month's introductory post, I figured from this post on, I'll introduce you to the cool contents in the box and talk about the stuff I enjoyed. But if you missed my Conscious Box overview, you can click</span></span><a href="http://naturallynancy1.blogspot.com/2011/11/product-review-conscious-box.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">here</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">. </span></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"> </span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.justinsnutbutter.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Justin's Almond Nut Butter</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"> </span>- <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #bf9000;">My gold star item!</span> </span></span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">oooohh! creamy, nutty, sweet delicious almond butter. I can immediately tell the difference between the conventional nut butter spreads to Justin's Nut Butters. The consistency is light and creamy but packed with nutty goodness! I may have to try Justin's Chocolate Hazel Nut Butters which I'm guessing is their version of Nutella. I'll let you know about it once I've tried it. Another bit of important information that caught my attention: Justin Gold (founder and CEO of Justin's Nut Butter) teamed up with a college student named Justin Baker who founded </span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><a href="http://www.consciousalliance.org/about/overview/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Conscious Alliance </span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">. Conscious Alliance began as Justin Baker's vision and drive to help </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 16px;">others. His vision led him to host campus-wide food drives with the hopes of not only collecting and distributing food to impoverished Native American Reservations in the Western United States, but also to raise awareness about the extreme economic poverty that still exists on many reservations today.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">To know more about Conscious Alliance, click </span></span><a href="http://www.consciousalliance.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">here</span></span></span></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></span> </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Yogi Tea </span>- I'm already a fan of their Berry Detox, Detox and Chamomile teas but, I've never their Kombucha flavor. Kombucha tea had a light fruity flavor with a hint of mint. Very nice..</span></span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1626692616"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"><br />
</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"> </span></a></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.22daysnutrition.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">22 Days Enlightened Pumpkin Seed Nutrition Bar</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- This protein bar <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>takes my honorable mention product.</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I'm a fan of seeds and nuts, especially almonds, cashews and pumpkin seeds. This protein bar is the perfect balance of crunchy and chewy without the chalky artificial taste typical of protein bars. Since it's high in protein, it satisfied my appetite for a few hours, which is great when you're always on the go. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Still unsure? Check out the health benefits of Pumpkin seeds. According to healthdiaries.com, Pumpkin seeds:</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Promotes overall prostate health</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Improved bladder function</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Contains L-tryptophan, a compound naturally effective against depression.</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Contain Zinc which </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">prevents osteoporosis</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Natural Anti-Inflammatory</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Lowers Bad Cholesterol</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Great source of Magnesium (Magnesium treats migraines, insomnia, diabetes and depression)</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></span> </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_218536962"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Dropwise Essentials </span></a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.dropwise.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">AromaTherapy Mister Room & Body Spray (Refresh)</span></a>- This little guy packed a punch! It was a sample size spritz no larger than an inch or two but with just a few pumps in the air, my entire kitchen smelled of fresh </span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">spearmint:) </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">According the their website, this multi-product spray is </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">safe enough to</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><strong style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">spray on your face/body and gentle enough</span></span></strong></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> to</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><strong style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">scent your hair</span></span></strong></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">.</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Horray for multi-product items! :)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</div>Nancy Del Carmen-Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12152409363071665708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755874100729059655.post-2443255464959031972011-12-03T09:21:00.000-08:002011-12-05T00:10:04.341-08:00Inspiration: East Coast 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Born out of the love for her beloved dog Emilia, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Christine</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">(owner and founder) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">named her company <a href="http://ecoemi.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Eco-Emi</span></a> to honor the memory of her sweet pet <b><i>Emi</i></b>, as well as incorporating</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> her campaign to share and deliver <b><i>Eco</i></b>-products</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> to everyone's home</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"> </span><a href="http://ecoemi.com/join/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Eco-Emi</span></a> is a monthly sampling service or subscription box filled with natural, organic, vegan, or fair trade products </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">that are mostly travel or sample sizes.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The idea behind this company is to </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">eliminate the overwhelming and let's face it - expensive guessing game of trying all sorts of eco-goods, only to be let down by the inefficacy of a particular item.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Here' s a snippet of Eco-Emi's philosophy:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #262626; line-height: 32px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Eco-Emi does the the footwork for folks who are flirting with the idea of going "green" but unsure of how or where to start. These monthly eco-subscription boxes saves folks time and money and in this economy, I know of a lot of us would appreciate that.</span></span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Deep Steep Foot Cream</span></b> - oooohh, candy-cane scented lotion for my footsies. A nice treat for my feet - absorbed quickly without leaving any greasy residue. I enjoyed the foot cream but, I enjoy my multi-purpose B&B Body Butta more. To read my Body Butta review, click<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"><a href="http://naturallynancy1.blogspot.com/2011/11/product-review-body-butter.html"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">here</span></a></span>.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Hugo Naturals Essential Mist in Vanilla & Sweet Orange</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> - This scent reminds me of BBW's Eucalyptus Spearmint with a touch of Lavender Vanilla...but without the toxins. I know because I used to douse myself in it a few years back. haha! The dry-down was very faint...almost non-existent. Since it is a multi-purpose spray, it now resides in my living room, bathroom and kitchen.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I also love the philosophy behind their company's mission to promote culture, celebrate diversity and foster understanding between nations</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">through the power chocolate. Sweet!</span></div>
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<b><u><a href="http://www.keekipureandsimple.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Keeki Pure and Simple</span></a></u></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> - </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #bf9000;"><b><i>My gold star favorite item!</i></b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> This lip balm gave a silky, shimmery wash of a light berry color that tasted like an Andes Mint. You know, that mint/chocolate candy that restaurants give out after a meal? LOVE!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Organic Excellence Wild Mint Shampoo/Conditioner </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- We've been using these products for a couple of years now, thanks to The Glamorganic Goddess. My husband, son and I have thick, curly, unruly hair. A</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">fter reading all the toxins clearly displayed in the ingredients list on the back of </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">my </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">old shampoo/conditioner, I</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">desperately needed to switch them out. When I found out that Organic Excellence worked on all types of hair, I was up for the challenge. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The first time I used this product, it left my hair feeling soft and manageable. Since it worked like a charm on my hair, I decided to have my boys try them out. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Although they would periodically partner with major league businesses, majority of the contents in<b> </b><a href="http://consciousbox.com/subscribe#how"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Conscious Box</span></b></a> highlight </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">mom and pop operations whose products are not typically seen or readily available in grocery stores. Conscious Box is dedicated to introduce these smaller (often better) companies to the marketplace. </span></span><br />
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</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">As they sent their first subscription boxes out to several homes across the country this month, I thought it was cool to be a part of their debut packages .</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 30px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Give Thanks for days that are challenging, for those challenges will sharpen your will to <b>succeed</b>.</span></span><br />
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</div>Nancy Del Carmen-Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12152409363071665708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755874100729059655.post-9747704553301381782011-11-23T01:58:00.001-08:002012-03-19T11:32:04.338-07:00Product Review: Bubble & Bee Body Butter<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The first time I heard about this line of organic products was from my fellow blogger and wellness friend, <a href="http://theglamorganicgoddess.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">The Glamorganic Goddess</span></a>. She's been an avid fan and speaks very highly of Bubble&Bee products in general but, she's been particularly expressing a lot of love with how well the body butters work. That peaked my interest to the point where I had to find out. So, I picked up a few items and decided to try them out for myself. </span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">First thing I noticed - the PACKAGING! I am such a sucker for pretty packaging. Just look at it! I love the quirky fonts, color scheme, and the bee mascot. You see, I've purchased several items that unfortunately, apart from the sparkly wrappers and cute containers, fell short of performing well. </span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Second thing I noticed, was the SCENT. Okay, if you follow my blog, you'll know that I have a big thing for vanilla, lavender, Egyptian/China musky scents. And lemme tell yah, this product did not disappoint. The first thing that came out of my mouth the minute I opened it was... "mmmmm...This smells yummy!"</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</div>Nancy Del Carmen-Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12152409363071665708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755874100729059655.post-48908523512884547902011-11-21T22:35:00.000-08:002011-12-26T23:55:10.028-08:00Adventures: O2B2 Tour San Jose<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</i></span></div><div class="Free_Form" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 15.2px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Out Of the Beauty Box (<a href="http://www.o2b2tour.enkoremakeuponline.com/Home.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">O2B2</span></a>) is collaborative effort by Koren Zander of EnKore Makeup and Elessa Jade of Pursebuzz to bring makeup application education across the nation & beyond. This tour focuses on application techniques to guarantee correct and accurate execution in makeup application with ease. Each class is a 4-hour (or more) intensive, in a Hands-On Training environment.</i></span></div><div class="Free_Form" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 15.2px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><br />
</i></span></div><div class="Free_Form" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 15.2px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>A full kit exclusively designed for each class, is included with the fee, and the PRO classes are certification classes with an impressive </i></span><a class="style" href="http://www.o2b2tour.enkoremakeuponline.com/Certification.html" style="font-weight: 400; line-height: 15.2px; text-decoration: none;" title="Certification.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><i>list</i></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i> of benefits & perks.</i></span></div><div class="Free_Form" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 15.2px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><br />
</i></span></div><div class="Free_Form" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 15.2px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="Free_Form" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 15.2px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In order to keep current with the skills demanded of my trade, I always make it a point to attend as many tradeshows, seminars, and makeup classes to help support and hone my abilities as a makeup artist.</span></div><div class="Free_Form" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 15.2px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="Free_Form" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 15.2px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EnKoreMakeupFanPage"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Koren's</span></a> extensive knowledge of makeup, breakdown of cosmetic ingredients, types of pigments, various application techniques, and creative flair in front camera had me in awe of his artistry since I started watching him on YouTube. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pursebuzzfan"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Elessa</span></a> is another very popular YouTube beauty guru who encourages her followers to be inventive with their makeup, be bold with creating looks on a dime and by motivating her viewers to always have fun with makeup.</span></div><div class="Free_Form" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 15.2px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="Free_Form" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 15.2px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Combine these two forces together in a highly creative space, then you have the makings of an exceptional class.</span></div><div class="Free_Form" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 15.2px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="Free_Form" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 15.2px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I took the <a href="http://www.o2b2tour.enkoremakeuponline.com/SJC.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Pro-Traditional Bridal</span></a> class. It is a pro-certified course which provides you the benefits & perks of a makeup artist after completing the program. You can view the benefits by clicking <a href="http://www.o2b2tour.enkoremakeuponline.com/Certification.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">here</span></a>.</span></div><div class="Free_Form" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 15.2px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="Free_Form" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 15.2px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Pretty impressive huh?</span></div><div class="Free_Form" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 15.2px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="Free_Form" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 15.2px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Although a makeup kit was included in the program, I opted out of it and decided to use my own particular makeup kit instead. Fortunately, they were a receptive and progressive team of professionals who understood why I needed to stand by my kit. Almost immediately after I raised my concern, without hesitation - they agreed to my request.</span></div><div class="Free_Form" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 15.2px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="Free_Form" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 15.2px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">After that display of impartiality and accommodating attitude, I was quickly sold in taking the class.</span></div><div class="Free_Form" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 15.2px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="Free_Form" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 15.2px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The class was informative as it was entertaining. It was completely hands-on which compels you to engage in class. They were breaking-down each step and application. Then after each module, they would ask us if we had any questions or if they needed to clarify a step. It was light-hearted and educational at the same time. I couldn't have asked for a better program. </span></div><div class="Free_Form" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 15.2px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="Free_Form" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 15.2px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If you have thoughts of starting freelance work as a makeup artist, I would highly recommend signing up for the<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"> </span><a href="http://www.o2b2tour.enkoremakeuponline.com/Educators.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">O2B2</span></a> program. Keep checking their site for the next round of classes scheduled for 2012.</span></div><div class="Free_Form" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 15.2px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">What your seeing dear readers, is Koren's new and improved makeup brush set that have been <b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">SOLD OUT</span></span></u></b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></u>for the second time! I used these brushes during class and lemme tell yah, they are <b>AWESOME</b>! </span></div><div class="Free_Form" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 15.2px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Allow me to preface this post by saying that I was introduced to celebrity hair and makeup artist <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jeffrey-Paul-Beauty/125147237537373"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Jeffrey Paul</span></a> at the Beautylish VIP reception last month, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">which was the day prior to the actual interview. As we approached him, I noticed that he had captured the audience of four young women who were seemingly hanging on to his every word. They were captivated by his open and engaging demeanor. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> He turned around, briefly had our introductions. Then a few minutes later, I agreed to interview him the next day. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The very next day, I met the dynamic and lovely<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"> </span><a href="http://indielee.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Indie Lee</span></a>. She felt vehemently as I do about the effects of what we place<i> into</i> our body is just as important as what we apply <i>onto</i> our skin. Her journey from working as an successful accountant for HBO to the devastating reason behind the creation of her own brand of all-natural beauty products was so compelling, I had to know more of her.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The three of us all sat down for a conversation about trends, health, self-esteem, spirituality, why <a href="http://www.beautylish.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Beautylish</span></a> rocks, and society's perception of what beauty means.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This was the result.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Me:</span> Is there enough brown beauty representation in the industry?</i><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">Jeffrey Paul:</span> There is, but everybody’s trying to find a formula where everybody can “fit in”. The cosmetic industry wants to show something new - making sure that each market is tapped and that it’s balanced. Trying to find something that’s universal for everybody - trying to find what we all have in common. But for me, what everybody has in common is the soul. I don’t differentiate between color, sex or anything…I don’t care. I don’t care what the body jacket (outward appearance) is. The approach is how it’s being displayed and how people are presenting it. They’re (industry) doing it in a way that’s digestible for people. But now, the doors are open now that we have Obama as president.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Me:</span> And the first lady gives what a lot of younger women of color aspire to, which is grace, intelligence and a sense of a more practical approach to beauty. Generally speaking, young girls are affected by what they see in the media.</i><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">JP:</span> Yeah…<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Me:</span> As far as trends go, what kind of colors or looks do you see us rocking in the Spring?</i><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">JP:</span> Well, as far as the trends happening on the runway, we see a lot of florals and prints, a lot of Spring colors which can be (translated) bold or it can be soft. There’s definitely the presence of femininity and “pretty” next season. With women of color, the trick is to make those colors stand out. If you really want to follow the trends – let’s say you wanna do a lilac eye shadow. You have to use a base that will slightly lift the skin tone so that the color appears appropriately to the color hue that it has. If white is the absence of color and black is the presence of all color, the darker you get in the color spectrum, the color hue shows less on the skin. The trend can be wearable, it’s just how you apply it is the key. Women can wear the trend of they want to, but it all boils down to your skin tone, and what is gonna look best on you. If lavender is gonna look like crap on you, don’t wear it.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Indie Lee:</span> I think you touched on a very universal theme, and what you said really spoke to me which was that beauty really comes from within (from the Brown Girl Beauty panel). <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">JP: </span>It does.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">IL:</span> Nourish the body, nourish the soul, nourish the mind…<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">JP:</span> Yeah…<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">IL:</span> ...and true beauty comes out. And I think the other point is, just because it’s a trend doesn’t mean you should wear it <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">JP:</span> Right!<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">IL:</span> Or just because it’s a trend, doesn’t mean it’s a trend for YOU. That’s what they’re doing. I’m never gonna look good in a neon color. Nor will I be wearing those…(looking for the word)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Me:</span> Pool shoes? </i><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">IL:</span> Yeah! It’s not gonna happen. I’m a heel girl. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Me:</span> Me too! When ballet flats became trendy, I couldn’t do it. I needed a little heel.</i><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">IL:</span> Does that mean that I’m not trendy? But you know, there’s something to be said about a classic style and really embracing who you are and what looks best for you. I think that what you were resonating on stage was to focus on the soul – this is where true beauty happens.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">JP:</span> Oh, I’m so glad that came across.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">IL:</span> It spoke to me.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">JP: </span>I wanted to add more to that. I was so ready to start doing affirmations for people. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Me:</span> I would’ve loved that!</i><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">JP:</span> But I didn’t wanna hog the panel. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Me:</span> Because it’s not the audience for it? I think you’d be surprised.</i><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">JP:</span> Well, I didn’t wanna hog the panel and be “Okay, it’s all about ME show” because I have a big mouth drowning everybody out. People would tapping on the Mic saying “Hey! time’s up!”<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">IL:</span> I also wanted to say that everyone here wants to look beautiful. No one wakes up and says “ I wanna look like crap today!” Everyone wants to look beautiful. However, unless that insides…you know, it’s gotta come from here…(pointing to the heart)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Me:</span> How do you find that belief that you’re insides (soul) matter? Is it something that you hone over time? How do you display that all elusive confidence?</i><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">JP: </span>We’re all born the same. We’re all born as little beautiful babies that only know how to love. Everything else along the way has been learned behavior. Not to say that I learned it from my parents or I learned it from society. It’s okay. I just recently learned that from my therapist. I told him…”So I learned XYZ from my parents.” He said, “That’s okay, you learned it because you were supposed to. You were supposed to go through it for your soul’s evolution.” So what that’s saying is that we’re all beings that are souls first, which is everything. The other (external) stuff the body, the sex, the haircolor, the skin color all of that is secondary. That’s not who you are. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Me:</span> That secondary stuff really plays on the confidence part. Then, we have the conditioning…</i><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">JP:</span> Then we have the conditioning. Social conditioning, parental conditioning, etc. But, it’s okay. You were born into this life to learn from it and grow from it. It’s not who you are. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Me:</span> That’s a great way of looking at that. So, how would you translate that to young brown girls to learn how to celebrate herself?</i><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">JP:</span> By celebrating and loving her exactly the way she is. Constantly reassuring her that she’s beautiful exactly as she is, at that moment. She always will be (beautiful). Everything else (values, sense of self, etc.) is just adding to that beauty. She already has it all.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">IL:</span> You know that idea of 80/20 (80% perception, 20% reality) we make these things up in our head as we evolve through life. All the challenges that we learn from, all the challenges that we go through, defines who we are. And I think in terms of confidence, it’s gonna come and it’s gonna go. Then you’re gonna stumble, and then you’re gonna self-doubt. Then things might hold you back then finally, you’re gonna go forward. That’s the process to get where you are at that time. I believe that everything always happens for a reason. You don’t always know it and you may not see it now. Ultimately, you make a very conscious choice to live everyday. One of the things that I’ve said is I really wanna live my life and leave a legacy. And that’s what I’m passionate about.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">JP:</span> That’s beautiful.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Me:</span> How did you get started in the business? </i><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">IL: </span>I was an accountant for HBO. It didn’t have anything to do with beauty and everything to do with the financials and the numbers - which is very helpful in starting a business. I went to the doctor’s and I was told that to get my affairs in order because I had a brain tumor and was given 6-9 months to live and to say goodbye to my children. And I was like, “uhhmmm, yeah, I don’t think so.” Then, I said to myself, “No! I’m not gonna die!” Later on, when I found out that environmental toxins or substances had most likely created this tumor I said “Oh my God, I’m gonna make it throught this, I’m gonna create healthier products and then create a platform to stand on top and say hear me roar, you can make a difference, start reading your ingredients, start making a few changes. You don’t have to change everything, but some changes like educating yourself to be healthier is important. It’s not just about healthier as far as what you’re putting on. It’s what you’re putting in you body, who you’re talking to, who you’re surrounding yourself with.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">JP: </span>Our thoughts create our future. Most everything boils down to a thought. And thoughts can be changed.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">IL:</span> And I have not stopped. From the moment I woke up and the doctor said “Welcome to your life” …I have not stopped. And I take everyday as ”Oh my God! I woke up today! It’s a great day! Let’s go!” <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Me:</span> You’re amazing!</i><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">JP:</span> That’s so awesome.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">IL:</span> That’s why I love what I do.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Me:</span> Did you go through any radiation therapies or cancer treatments?</i><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">IL: </span>It wasn’t cancer. I had a brain disease caused by environmental toxins. It could have been something that my mother put on her when I was in utero. I think it’s really important that this generation doesn’t realize that what they’re putting on their bodies right now does affect their reproductive cycle. Unfortunately, I have a very advanced case of rheumatoid arthritis so I take a form of chemotherapy to keep it I check. I’ve tried everything from holistically eating, etc. I just have to take it (right now). So I said, “Okay, you know what? This is what it is right now.” And one day, there will be something that I can do for it that will be natural. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">JP:</span> I have a couple of books for you. One is from Andreas Moritz. He wrote all these books on health but he wrote this other book called The Amazing Liver and Gallbladder Flush. He’s amazing! I had eczema and I was gaining weight, not feeling healthy, had red spots underneath my eyes. And I was going, “ This isn’t my body!” So I said, I know that liver is all about the skin, why don’t I do something for my skin. Why not do a liver flush?” I consulted with a Chinese doctor about doing a liver flush. So, I decided to do various flushes for my body, detoxed for a whole year and the eczema went away. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">JP: </span>I don’t drink. I’m mindful of toxins and what does to my body. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Me:</span> So you abide by healthy living.</i><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">JP: </span>I live a healthy lifestyle.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Me:</span> Do I hear a book?</i><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">JP:</span> Yeah, I’m planning to create a book about internal health creating your external beauty. Everybody can write a beauty book, you can just copy the techniques. But it’s how you combine the techniques with the affirmations that go along with them. What you’re putting into your mind, what you’re putting into your body that’ll create the difference.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">IL:</span> Amen!<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Me:</span> When will this come out? I’m really excited about this. (laughter)</i><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">JP:</span> Sometime next year. I started creating the workbook to go with the videos which I plan turn into a book. But I still need to include the spirituality and the nutrition. And (I believe) this is where beauty is going. That’s why I love Beautylish.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">IL: </span> Thank you! Yes! (Beautylish) is a very inclusive, healthy, online venue for people who want to feel beautiful. Everybody wants that! <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Me:</span> And it’s also empowering to know that there’s a resource you can go to and retrieve all these beauty/lifestyle info that serves you. It’s a wonderful and safe place to know about all aspects of beauty.</i><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">IL: </span> Yes. They offer and feature different product lines. I’ve created an incredible opportunity and a space about combining beauty and health. So there’s that part, along with the ability to say you have a choice, you have a voice. And until everyone starts making those choices, raising their voices, we’re not going to see a change in this marketplace. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Me:</span> As a makeup artist, I decided a long time ago that I wanted to use non-toxic, cleaner type of ingredients when it comes to makeup and this is something that I feel very passionate about from the very get go. I’ve been to several tradeshows, seminars, classes and I’ve found that there’s not a whole lot of presence out there when it comes to nontoxic makeup.</i><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">IL:</span> It’s just starting and to be honest it’s very expensive to start a line. I know because I’m self funding. And I’m just putting my products out there and I believe that if I continue to do what I’m doing it’s gonna happen and success will find me. But I’m here in this business to provide another choice.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Me:</span> There are a lot of non-toxic products out there, you just have to look for it. I have products in my kit that are non-toxic and green. My issue is availability (the ability to a store when I’m low on foundation, lipstick or powder). Majority of the stuff that I have in my kit I’ve ordered online. The efficacy is there, you just have to look for it. I’m always hoping that they’ll offer sample sizes so I can try it out before I commit to a full size. </i><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">IL:</span> You’re right. Presence is key. You know, Tata is also another resource that goes out there with her products, does the research and does the footwork for you. One of the things that I appreciate about her line is her delivery of luxury products that are non-toxic.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">JP:</span> I think we should talk about products more.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Me:</span> I’m all for it.</i><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">IL:</span> I’m in New York, always. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">JP:</span> Whoa! That’s funny, I just got a text from New York. We got great reviews! (from the panel)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">IL:</span> You guys rocked!<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Finally! A new post! YAY!!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Before I start with the recap, I'd like to thank you all so much for being patient with me as I go through the changes and additions to my online world. As you can see, I've changed the format of my blog (Thanks Christine! xox) as well as establishing several other accounts, broadening my social network scope. I'm really excited about this and I hope that you'll continue to join me on my adventures. And yes, I will update my blog a lot more often than once every quarter. haha!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Okay, so on to the <a href="http://www.thebeautysocial.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Beautylish</span></span></a> recap...</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I was so fortunate to attend a weekend gathering sponsored by <a href="http://www.thebeautysocial.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Beautyli</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">sh</span></a>. They had their very first Beauty Social event last month. If I were to explain that weekend in one word: FANTASTIC!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It was a jam-packed weekend filled with inspirational <a href="http://www.thebeautysocial.com/speakers"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">speakers</span></a>, big-time <a href="http://www.thebeautysocial.com/sponsors"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">sponsors</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">,</span> beauty and lifestyle bloggers, you-tubers, and major swag! It was an uplifting, inspiring and informative event catered to all aspects of beauty - which is what Beautylish is all about. If you are not familiar with this amazing company, please make it a point to know them. If you love to talk, read, watch, anything related to beauty, this company will not disappoint.</span></div><div><br />
</div><div>And now, the event in pictures...<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">An entire panoramic scope of the event. There were lounge couches on opposite sides of the room coupled with two huge monitors directly in front of the seated areas. The main stage was on the right with beautiful silver chairs filled the middle of the room. The beauty bars outlined the room where several sponsors are set up to cater to your every beauty whim! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The impressive Patrice Yursik of<a href="http://www.afrobella.com/"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Afrobella</span></a>. She created a beauty and lifestyle website from a brown girl's perspective. I enjoy reading her blogs and ideas to care for natural hair. If you don't know her, do yourself a favor and get to know her through her site. Quick!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Beautylish angels. Middle: My dear GlamSis and beautiful soul, Zarah Villarreal. To the right of her: The lovely Jamesa Gonzalez. Outer right: Sweetheart Romee Ham. Thank you for ushering us in with such welcoming smiles.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">One of the reasons why I love Beautylish was their ability to create an opportunity to meet people in the industry you respect and admire. On my quest to find out about non-toxic beauty products, I found out about these incredibly remarkable women. They independently launched their own websites and product lines solely dedicated to living a cleaner and healthier path. They moved forward with their dreams completely on their own terms! If you were to ask me, those are the qualities that I not only admire, but fiercely respect. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">From left to right: </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.goldenpathalchemy.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Ashley Beckman </span></a>(Co-founder, Golden Path Alchemy Organic Skincare,<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1710801535"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"> </span></a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://nomoredirtylooks.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Alexandra Spunt</span></a> (Co-author of "No More Dirty Looks"), Me! (haha!),<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1710801548"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"> </span></a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.tataharperskincare.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Keri Waxier</span></a>(Founding Ambassador for Tara Harper). The pleasure of meeting them were all mine. :)</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">I know a lot of you are waiting to see this, so here you go. Drum rolls please!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 14px;"> Here are the contents of the Beautylish V.I.P. swag bag. It was heavy and filled to the brim with various (and several full-sized) products which was more than the price of admission (no joke.) Beautylish rocks!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 14px;">Top: $50 value (gift certificate) on CoverFX.com. Top Row: Australian Gold SPF30 sheer coverage sunscreen lotion, The Balm DownBoy blush, Kate Somerville ExfoliKate, Too Faced Line & Shine lipliner (perfect nude), lipgloss (flirt). Lorac SelfTANtalizer. Middle Row: Urban Decay Good Karma Finishing brush, Scott Barnes Body Bling (original), Dior Addict lipcolor (#819 Havana Beige), Sugarpill eyeshadow (Afterparty), NYX Luxurious Black Label lipstick (#176 Jaipur), Obagi Medical Elastiderm eye treatment cream, Goody Spin pin. Bottom Row: Amika Nourishing Mash for hair, Amika Oil Treatment for hair, Nude Advanced Probiotic skincare (from NobuNau), TATCHA Japanese beauty papers (blotting papers)</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 14px;">Again, A massive THANK-YOU to those of you who stuck by me and continue to follow my blog. I appreciate you! I hope you enjoyed reading this as much as I did re-living that lively weekend last October. I can't wait for The Beauty Social in 2012. I have a feeling it'll be even better. Thank you Beautylish!!</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 14px;">Stay tuned for tomorrow's post. I'll be sharing with you my interview with celebrity hair & makeup artist <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jeffrey-Paul-Beauty/125147237537373"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Jeffrey Paul</span></a> and <a href="http://indielee.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Indie Lee</span></a> A</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">ll natural beauty product founder, Indie Lee. I was a nervous wreck during the interview but had a blast the whole way through. Chat with you later!</span><br />
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</span></span></div></span>Nancy Del Carmen-Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12152409363071665708noreply@blogger.com0