Color Wow - Cover those Roots!

If you have color-treated hair, Color Wow offers some award-winning products to address any issues whether its frizz control, preventing color fade, or covering up grown out roots, one of their products will do the trick. 

Celebrity stylist Chris Appleton uses the products on clients like Jennifer Lopez. JLo's Super Bowl hair was compliments of Chris and some of his favorites included the Color Wow Dream Coat which is a water-resistant sealant. He also used the Color Wow Cult Favorite Hair Spray, and topped it off with the Color Wow Extra Mist-ical Shine Spray. 

The Color Wow Dream Coat ($28 6.7 fl oz) has thousands of 5-STAR reviews and everyone loves it. Dream Coat acts like a keratin treatment. This is a great product for anyone who's hair is affected by humidity, frizz, wavy, curly, or coily hair. 

I tried the Sulfate Color Safe Shampoo since I have blonde highlights ($23 8.4 fl oz) and it has no sulfates, no silicones, no conditioning agents, no parabens, cruelty free & gluten free. It's a clear shampoo and it's lathers nicely. It has a nice fresh scent to it that reminds me of a salon wash. Great results, hair felt healthy, & conditioned, and was able to brush it out easily after washing. The hair is really liking it.

Looking to buy some time in between appointments? Try the Root Cover Up ($34.50) to cover greys, dark roots, and thinning hair lines. Water-resistant so you can swim with it on. 8 different colors to pick from.

To find out more about Color Wow and all the different products they offer, please go to:

https://www.colorwowhair.com/us/

Thanks Joyce @ Color Wow! 

TOCCA Eau de Parfum

TOCCA means to "touch" in Italian and each of the scents will take you on a journey. If your looking for a stocking stuffer, there's a scent for everyone to pick from. The Eau de Parfum comes in a beautiful cut glass, Italian-made bottle with a heavy embossed gold-colored cap. The bottle was inspired by vintage 1920's cognac bottles, in the whimsical shape of Cinderella's pumpkin carriage. The most popular fragrances are Cleopatra, Florence, and Stella.

Tocca was kind enough to send a few samples over. The 50ml size goes for around $72.
The ones I tried were Emelia and Maya. First let's start with Emelia. Tocca describes it as:

"A wanderer and explorer, Emelia call the world her home. Adventurous and curious, she could be found climbing the Western Cape mountains, picking fresh loquat fruit, or sipping and iced latte in Paraguay. Her vivacious, bohemian spirit enchants with refreshing notes of fig and clementine balanced by the natural earthiness of geranium and magnolia.'

 Key Notes: Watery Clementine, Geranium Coeur, Mate Absolute Paraguay
It's light, refreshing and clean smelling.

Maya is described by Tocca as:

"Distinctive and confident, Maya exudes strength of character with a rare joining of Wild Iris, Sweet Violet Leaf, and Blackcurrant. Daring is cocooned in elegance as Rose Damascena and Jasmine are wrapped with Patchouli Heart and Oakmoss, creating the ultimate expression of thoughtfulness in beauty."

Key Notes: Wild Iris, Blackcurrant, Patchouli Heart, Oakmoss
This is a deep seductive scent and reminds me of a romantic night when I smell it.

To find out more about TOCCA and all the products they offer, please go to: https://www.tocca.com/

You can use promo code HOLIDAY35 during checkout to get 35% off your order.

TOCCA can also be found at stores like Barney's, Sephora, Nordstrom, Anthropologie, & Neiman Marcus to name a few.

Thanks TOCCA!

Vitabath - Luxury Bath & Body Products

Vitabath has been making superior bath and body products for over 60 years. At one point Vitabath was only available in Europe. Nowadays, you can hop over to Ulta or Walgreens and they are on the shelf. The Vitabath Original Spring Green Geleè was their classic top selling fragrance that brought Vitabath into popularity over 6 decades ago. The fragrance is a refreshing blend of patchouli and pine, lightly accented with accords or rosewood. 

They have expanded line and now offer tons of other products like:

• bath bombs
• epsom salts 
• bubble bath
• bath fizzies
• bath soaks
• shower tables
• lotions
• body oil
• body cream
• body wash 
• bar soap
• shower and bath gelee
• fragrance mists 

Plus, they have a whole fragrance line to pick from with scents like: Lavender Chamomile, Heavenly Coconut Crème, Cool Spearmint & Thyme, Pomegranate Bellini Blush, Lime Citron Basil, Cucumber & White Tea, Coconut Noir, Pomegranate & Blood Orange, or Luscious Lemon Crème.

Vitabath was kind enough to send over a few items of the line for me to check out. My favorite out of the bunch was the Lavender Chamomile Bath Bomb. These go for $7.95, so they are typically the same price point as Lush. Smells great, and this is a calming way to soothe away stress from a long day. 

Next, I tried the Original Spring Green Moisturizing Lotion which 20 fl oz goes for $19.95. It's an intoxicating mix , it's moisturizing, and it sinks in quickly without being greasy or oily. The smell is strong but nice, so if strong scents are not your thing, I would find something more subtle. It smells very refreshing and clean and I can understand why this scent is one of number one picks. 

Lastly, I tried the Cool Spearmint & Thyme Fragrance Mist which 8 fl oz goes for $7.95. This offered a cool sensation of spearmint, eucalyptus, tea tree, french thyme, & rosemary. I would personally prefer a different scent ....some of the others sound more tempting to me than this one. The spearmint reminded me too much of mouthwash and/or gum, and I find it more suiting for a man than a woman.     

To find out more about Vitabath and to view the complete line, please go to: https://www.myvitabath.com/

Thanks Vitabath!!

Woosh Beauty

Woosh Beauty offers innovative and time-saving beauty, because makeup shouldn't be that complicated. The Fold Out Face offers 13 different cosmetics in 1 portable palette, PLUS a coordinating, full-size blush set. This is great to travel with as well to eliminate bulky makeup bags.  Application time should be cut in half using the palette, and the products work. I usually spend most of my time trying to locate each product in the makeup drawer, apply, search for next product. This eliminates the big search from the makeup abyss because it's all right there.

The Fold Out Face Palette + The Essential Brush Set (Bundle) goes for $99. It can be ordered here: https://wooshbeauty.com/collections/gifts/products/the-essential-face

The palette includes:

• 4 eye shadows
• 2 concealers
• 2 contour powders
• 2 blushes
• 2 blender powders
• 1 highlighter

If you want to skip on the brush set, ULTA offers just the palette for $29.50 and it can be viewed here: https://www.ulta.com/fold-out-face-wsecret-brush-set?productId=xlsImpprod16501477 

Ulta also carries the rest of the line as well. 

The Spin-On Lips Glosses and fun and nice glosses to keep on stock. They aren't tacky at all, and Woosh offers 8 different semi-sheer nude tones to pick from. The brush part spins so you don't have to turn your wrist to apply, very innovative. These go for $16 each. 

The Eyeliner Wheel goes for $29 and you can get sleek straight lines without tugging, just roll it over your lid, and use the brush to fill in any gaps. Great for shaky hands. 

The find out more about Woosh Beauty and what other products they offer, please go to:

https://wooshbeauty.com/

Thanks Woosh Beauty for sending these treats over!

Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival 2018 Sept 21-23

If you are a food and wine lover, there is no BETTER way to spend a Saturday or Sunday afternoon than sipping away on the Marble House lawn. There are still some tickets left for Sunday, but Saturday is sold out. Looking forward to the weekend...Cheers!

Press Release:

13^th Annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival

Just Two Weeks Away

Tickets still available for weekend events including A Conversation with Zac Posen, Sunday Grand Tasting, and Seminars

NEWPORT, RI (September 10, 2018) ­–The Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival Saturday Grand Tasting is sold out, but plenty of tickets remain for the Sunday Grand Tasting and many other weekend events, including A Conversation with Zac Posen on Saturday, September 21 in the elegant gold ballroom at Marble House.

Presented by The Preservation Society of Newport County and FOOD & WINE Magazine, the Festival runs from September 20-23 in three of Newport's most beautiful historic mansions.  A combination ticket that includes a special Conversation with Zac Posen on Saturday morning followed by admission to the Grand Tasting is still available in limited numbers. Posen, an internationally acclaimed designer and now cookbook author, will also appear on the MONOGRAM Culinary Stage and sign copies of his book, Cooking With Zac.

Tickets are still available for the Sunday Grand Tasting, with access to hundreds of wines from around the world, cooking demonstrations by local and regional chefs, and samplings of a variety of cuisine from regional restaurants and caterers.

Seminars will take place on Friday and Saturday at The Breakers Stable & Carriage House on Coggeshall Avenue in Newport, allowing visitors the opportunity to learn about wines from different regions of the world.  Led by vintners and industry experts, these engaging educational seminars are designed for every wine and food lover – from oysters to artisan cheese, to bubbles and caviar and beyond.

For more information on additional weekend events and to purchase tickets, visit www.NewportMansionsWineAndFood.org or call (401) 847-1000. 

The Presenting Sponsor of the 2018 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival is FOOD & WINE Magazine. MONOGRAM is the Culinary Stage Sponsor. Additional sponsors include Dole & Bailey, Simi Winery, Santa Margherita, Chateau d'Esclans, Tito's Handmade Vodka,  Atria Senior Living, Boar’s Head, Coca-Cola, Gurney’s Newport, Calvisius Caviar, Alta Vista, Forty 1˚ North,  Kobrand Fine Wine and Spirits, Dasani, Outdoor Kitchen Design Store, Peak Event Services, Brockman’s Premium Gin, West + Wilder, National Trust Insurance Services LLC, United, Maker’s Mark, Sequoia Grove and St. Francis Winery. All proceeds from the event benefit The Preservation Society of Newport County.

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About Marble House and the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival

Built between 1888 and 1892 for Mr. and Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt, Marble House was a social and architectural landmark that set the pace for Newport’s subsequent transformation from a quiet summer colony of wooden houses to the legendary resort of opulent stone palaces. The house was designed by the architect Richard Morris Hunt, inspired by the Petit Trianon at Versailles and made of 500,000 cubic feet of marble. Mr. Vanderbilt gave the house to his wife Alva, a leading hostess in Newport society who envisioned Marble House as her “temple to the arts” in America, as a 39^th birthday present. Alva would later have the Chinese Tea House built on the seaside cliffs, where she hosted rallies for women’s right to vote.

All proceeds from the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival benefit The Preservation Society of Newport County, a non-profit organization accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and dedicated to preserving and interpreting the area’s historic architecture, landscapes and decorative arts.  Its 11 historic properties—seven of them National Historic Landmarks—span more than 250 years of American architectural and social development.

Australian Gold Botanical Sunscreen

Whether your hitting up Long Island Sound, the coast, the bay, the lake, the pond, the pool, or a kiddie pool in the backyard this weekend, don't forget your sun block! I have always been a fan of Australian Gold. They offer great products that smell wonderful and it will leave your skin feeling nourished and protected. They offer reef friendly products, and the new Botanical line is perfect for the whole family.

The Botanical Mineral line includes SPF30 & SPF50 ($15.99 each)  Mineral Sunscreen Lotion, SPF30 & SPF50 ($15.99 each) Natural Spray Sunscreen, SPF50 ($15.99 each) Kids Sunscreen Lotion, and SPF50 ($12.99 each) Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion ($13.99 each). Australian Gold was kind enough to send me over some of the new collection to check out for myself.

These are very water resistant and last up to 80 minutes. The sprays are my favorite and they have a Citrus Oasis fragrance with notes of pineapple and pomegranate. The line can be found at CVS, Ulta, Target, and Walmart. To read more about Australian Gold Botanical's, please go to: https://www.australiangold.com/shop/product-line/botanical

The Tinted Face Sunscreen comes highly rated if your looking to blend and not clog pores. It leaves a powdery rather than a sticky feeling on your face.

Thanks Australian Gold!

DERMAdoctor Wrinkle Revenge

Did you know that sun exposure is responsible for the most visible aging of your skin? DERMAdoctor offers a Rescue & Protect Eye Balm if your looking for something a little extra to treat the eye area specifically and help repair sun damage. This is a super-hydrating eye balm that will hopefully improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's great to apply to the upper lids, under-eye area, and crow's feet region.

It does not have a scent and it's quick to absorb and not greasy. It can be a little pricey at $50 for 0.5 fl oz, but a little dab will go a long way. It's moisturizing and a great base before applying makeup, but I do not expect drastic results. They recommend using it twice a day.

To find out more about Wrinkle Revenge, you can go to: https://www.dermadoctor.com/

It can also be found at stores like Ulta, Sephora, & Nordstrom.

Thanks DERMAdoctor for sending this over!