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“Jewelry Junkies” — Have to Share….

I saw the most darling jewel shaped ice trays at Sur la Table in Los Angeles. You can get a two-part rubber ice tray that freezes water into 3-D gem shapes sparkling things up for your next Jewelry Jubilee! Take it up a notch with a little food coloring and your ice cubes become dazzling diamonds that are budget friendly too! Try surlatable.com…!!

“New Home Party Theme” — “Red Carpet Date”

Her name is ‘Hollywood Holly’ and she’s featured under the ‘Beauty Bunch’. I created this theme myself hoping it might catch on.

The idea behind the invite is an evening for making guests feel like a celebrity for the evening by being privvy to the newest in all things beauty. You present yourself as their door to luxury by offering personal attention as their make up artist, skin care specialist, image stylist…all the exclusive perks of being a star.

Ideas for the party:

How about a red carpet leading up to the front door, you can also use red craft paper for a less expensive touch. If there are teenagers available put them to work as paparazzi — if the budget permits use a polaroid and use the star photo as a good way to follow up. At the entrance have a book for “Autographs” and they can fill in all their contact information. Again if the budget permits hand out boas to put them in the mood…or if that is too much have all guests arrive in their sunglasses.

Refreshments can be set up like a craft service table used on movie sets. A table with all the goodies…popcorn, candy, and a big tub of Red Vines. If you really want to go all out use some take out type boxes colored with red and white stripes as popcorn holders…just a darling touch..

You are the feature presentation introducing them to the most exclusive beauty products available and let them know that they were selectively chosen to be in-the-know to all things luxurious. Show them the benefits and all the wonderful things your company offers.

As party favors you could buy Admission Tickets at Staples and use them so guests can reserve their spot at the next party. Maybe even pass out discount coupons on their next purchase.

It’s something to consider and something that’s fresh and new to the collection of themes.

If you give it a try I would love to hear the results and your ideas for making it even better!

Have a Great Night!

Tips for the Skin You’re In:

• Skin care changes with age. Remedy 20 somethings with sunblock and light treatment. 30 somethings show signs of aging and the need for hydration. From 40 on a personal arsenal of treatments will need the commitment to serious skincare.
• Washing too much strips the skin of oil and alerts the oil glands to replace what was lost.
• Astringent/toner finish with a sweep of the oily areas. Astringent helps control excess oil throughout the day.
• Overnight make up is a big no no – it seeps into your pores and clogs the skin. Wash twice at the end of the day….once to remove make up and the other to wash the skin.
• Exfoliate daily with a delicate scrub.
• Use facial masks regularly.
• Keep a treatment and moisturizer on day or night.
• Never pull, tug, or scrub your facial skin. Be gentle.
• Avoid stress
• Stay Out of the Sun
• Don’t smoke
• Drink lots of water.
• Get good sleep
• Eat well.
• When in the shower keep shampoo from face – it contains detergents that are stronger than the products used on your face. Tilt your head back and rinse.
• Exercise brings more oxygen and nutrients to the skin so it’s firmer and better nourished. It also slows down aging…so move more and enjoy the rewards.
• Oily,dry,combination – no matter what your skin type sometimes regular cleansing just isn’t enough.
• Cleansing, toning ,refining, and moisturizing your face daily is a major part of good skin care.
• Facial mask can work wonders – they absorb excess oil, can shrink large pores, ease lines on neck and face, dries up pimples, relaxes tired muscles and removes impurities. Rinses blackheads away and replenishes vitamins and moisture.
• Results are immediate and can turn your own bath into a spa of your own.

Winter Skin:

• Start the day with a hot shower and 15 seconds before you’re done turn water to cold and then slowly warm again. This actually stimulates the flow of blood through the body.
• Use a good moisturizer and don’t forget your lips.
• Exfoliate twice a week. This removes dead cells and lets skin absorb moisture.
• Drink a glass of hot water with lemon. This will de-tox your entire system.

Look Younger:

• Downplay wrinkles by applying highlighter to creases. This will reflect the light and counter the shadow. Concealers enhance lines.
• Use a mask to tone, tighten and clean your pores.
• Brighten droopy eyes by grooming the eyebrows and give the illusion of lifted lids and radiant eyes.
• Curled eye lashes luminate eyes.
• Long hair looks polished and elegant pulled back into a ponytail. Bangs are a great way to hide those forehead wrinkles.
• Take care of your skin on a daily basis. Moisturize and gently exfoliate two to four times a month and always use Sunscreen.

Make Up Tips and Tricks:

• Applying make up over blemishes makes it worse. Pores are clogged and make up causes more irritation which causes more blemishes.
• The right way to blush is to smile and suck in your cheeks and locate the apples of your cheeks. Begin at the center of the apple and apply blush up to the corner of the eye and the temple. Blush should never go below the bottom of your nose or any closer in than the iris of your eye.
• After blushing, blend with a dry make up sponge. Use the edge of the sponge like an eraser on the outer edges of applied blush to buff away any lines.
• Never apply blush to the cheekbones. It draws attention to the illusion that brings the face down and makes you look older.
• When seasons change, change your blush. Deeper, rich colors for fall and winter, paler tones for spring and summer.
• Tap foundation on with sponge or finger. It’s more natural.
• For a dewy finish, moisten a gauze pad or wash cloth in astringent and gently pat your already made up face..
• Open your mouth when applying foundation to expose the neck area and eliminate the line at the jaw.
• Keep 2 shades of foundation on hand. One is suitable for winter, the other for summer. Most of the year, if mixed together they’re matched.
• After make up is applied, take apart a tissue, and pat over your face. It blends and softens the look.
• Lipstick won’t bleed if foundation is applied first.
• Avoid having lipstick on your teeth by sticking the index finger in your mouth and pulling it out – it removes the excess lipstick from inner lips.
• Big lips should use muted colors.
• Small lips, avoid dark colors.
• Light blondes can use wines, berries, and mauves.
• Golden blondes should try corals, apricots or peachy hues.
• Blondes with olive skin are best suited to warm peaches and browns.
• Brunettes suit cinnamons and brown tinted reds.
• Red heads can use terracotta colors and peachy browns.

More tips and clips coming soon!