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Six easy make up steps

Shannon Lazovski — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:49:45 +0000

I know this isn’t a surprise to many of you, but I have a confession to make. I NEVER leave the house without make up! I love everything about make up from buying it, wearing it, trying new products, applying it on friends and clients, blogging about it and talking about it! I love how make up makes me feel. It makes me feel renewed and ready to tackle to world. I know it sounds funny, after all the hardships we are forced to conquer in our lives, is make up really that helpful or important? Well I believe it is, for myself and for others. Adding make up can give us a little push of self confidence so we aren’t worried about how we look all day or how others are seeing us.

I don’t recommend wearing a full-blown evening look from day-to-day, but adding a few quick habits to your daily routine (even if you are just hanging out in your yoga pants all day) will make you feel better and ready to charge through the day.

Follow these six easy steps in the morning, before you start your day. Once you get the hang of them, you’ll find them to be quick and effortless!

Start with concealer. Apply on lids, under the eye, the creases of your nose around your nostrils, along lip line and apply one light strip down the center of your nose.
Add a skin tone shadow on lid
Add a light coat of mascara
Dust loose powder around face
Gently add blush upward from the apple of your cheek towards your temple
Apply your favorite long-lasting lip color to your lips. Choose a lighter color for day, keep the darker hues for night.

There you go. Just six easy steps to help you look and feel beautiful!

Shannon Lazovski

Shannon Lazovski is the CEO of Glamorous Moms LLC, editor and owner of glamorousmoms.com, detroitfashionnews.com, is a MichMoms blogger for the Detroit News and is the founder of Detroit Mom Bloggers; connecting mom bloggers in the Metro Detroit area with pr firms, brands and each other for social media campaigns. She is a blogger, fashion/beauty/image consultant and a social media community manager. She loves to collect, jewelry, handbags and heels (typically the higher the better) and cannot get enough when it comes to the subjects of beauty and fashion.

Create Holiday cheeks with Vaseline Petroleum Jelly

Shannon Lazovski — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:13:36 +0000

Planning to look fabulous this New Year’s Eve? Create a sensuous glow by adding a dab of Vaseline® Petroleum Jelly with loose eye shadow on cheeks to create a moisturizing blush. Be sure to mix the two on the back of your hand or on a small dish first to create the color that’s right for you, then apply to cheek bones for a little Holiday shine.

Shannon Lazovski

Shannon Lazovski is the editor and owner of glamorousmoms.com. She also owns detroitfashionnews.com, is a MichMoms blogger for the Detroit News and is the founder of Detroit Mom Bloggers; connecting mom bloggers in the Metro Detroit area with pr firms, brands and each other for social media campaigns. She is a freelance writer, fashion and mom blogger, service & product reviewer, image consultant and make up artist wrapped up into one little beauty obsessed package eager to share what she knows to help others shine. She loves to collect, jewelry, handbags and heels (typically the higher the better) and cannot get enough when it comes to the subjects of beauty and fashion.

This is a compensated campaign. Tweets, facebook entries and blog posts containing opinions and texts on this subject are and will be my very own. I was provided with Vaseline® Petroleum Jelly, Vaseline® Lip Therapy Original®, Q-tips® Precision Tips™, a $25 gift card and information about the products by RocketXL.

FTC Disclosure of Material Connection: While the publishers of this Blog received compensation for posts on this subject in the hope that it would be mentioned here, this Blog only recommends products or services used personally by its authors and believed to be enjoyed or relevant for its readers. This disclosure is made in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s Disclosure Requirements under 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Vaseline Lip Therapy Original

Shannon Lazovski — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:04:04 +0000

As the temperatures get colder our lips tend to suffer quickly. Dry, cracking lips can be painful and uncomfortable. That’s why we recommend using Vaseline Lip Therapy Original. This Vaseline product is gentle and goes on smooth without the burning. Made with 100% petroleum jelly, Vaseline Lip Therapy Original locks in moisture and blocks the cold air from getting in, keeping lips smooth and chap free. The small container fits perfectly into your make up bag or pocket for easy access.

Shannon Lazovski

First Aid Beauty Detox Eye Roller

Shannon Lazovski — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:44:04 +0000

Are you looking for a product that eliminates under eye puffiness? How about fine lines? Well we recently learned about a great product for those concerns and more. Featured on the Today Show, First Aid Beauty Detox Eye Roller helps eliminate fine lines, under eye puffiness and nasty dark circles. The main ingredient, caffeine, is known to constrict the blood vessels to stop unwanted puffiness. Simply roll it on the skin under the eyes at bedtime and expect to wake up looking younger and fresher.

Available at Sephora.com and Sephora stores for $24.00.

purity one-step facial cleanser by philosophy

Shannon Lazovski — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:27:48 +0000

Finding a gentle and effective facial cleanser for your skin can be quite challenging at times. That’s why we recommend Purity one-step facial cleanser by philosophy. Purity is a one-step cleanser that is perfect for all skin types, is hydrating and cleanses in a gentle manner. The natural oil extracts help nourish the skin and the fragrance free formula deep cleanses pores removing make up and make up build up that can pile on over time.

Visit philosophy: skin care now to get started on cleansing the gentle way.

Fibre Architecte by Kerastase

Shannon Lazovski — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:19:38 +0000

Our friends at Figo Salon of Birmingham just got back from a fast paced fashion forward seven days at New York Fashion Week. Stylists Kristina Marra and Nina Dimachki of Figo Salon were back stage styling hair for ten runway shows including Monique Lhuillier, Jason Wu and Rodarte. We asked these two top Michigan stylists what their favorite “go to” product was during fashion week and they advised it was Kerastase’s Fibre Architecte.

“This product seals and heals, it helped us turned over processed hair into new again”, says Kristina Marra.

Fibre Architecte dual reparative treatment can be applied to dry hair before styling. Once the product is applied, one can straighten hair with a straightening iron or curl hair with a curling iron to watch the frizz disappear and the shine reappear. Fibre Architecte is heat activated. Once heat is applied to the hair, Fibre Architecte protects the hair by sealing the moisture in. It’s known to reconstruct the hair fiber by repairing and mending dry split ends.

Fibre Architecte will be available at Figo Salon in October 2011.

Photo – Nina Dimachki styling hair for Rodarte at New York Fashion Week, Courtesy of Figo Salon

philosophy gift with purchase

Shannon Lazovski — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:03:38 +0000

The weather is changing and soon you will also see a change in your facial skin. The cooler temperatures usually bring dry flaky skin which is why it’s important to use a moisturizer daily to keep your skin looking younger and more radiant.

We recommend using philosophy’s hope in a jar. Hope in a jar is an award winning light weight daily moisturizer that not only hydrates your skin but also adds protection.

Right now, philosophy is offering free sample bags of philosophy favorites with any purchase of $65 or more and hope in a jar is including in the FREE samples!

The philosophy favorites sampler bag includes: purity made simple single towlette, 2oz microdelivery body wash, .4oz hope in a jar sample tube, 2ml miracle worker eye cream foil, 2ml miracle worker moisturizer foil pack, 6ml purity made simple foil, 6ml md exfoliating wash foil, 2ml eye hope foil, .17oz/.3oz microdelivery foil activator/mask, 15ml cinnamon buns foil pack, 1oz amazing grace shower gel, 1oz inner grace shower gel, and a 1oz pure grace shower cream.

This deal is available until Thursday, September 22, 2011 and qualifies for FREE shipping. Guests are requested to use promo code:philofaves at check out. Shop philosophy to make your purchase today!

L’Oreal Expertise Sublime Self Tanning Lotion

Shannon Lazovski — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:28:43 +0000

We’ve been testing self tanning lotions for quite some time now. Just like you, we’ve experienced orange legs, nasty streaks and funky smells. Finally, after all the havoc, we finally found an affordable self tanning lotion that smells great, is streak free and is the color of a natural beautiful tan.

L’Oreal Body Expertise Sublime Bronze Self Tanning Lotion in medium is a natural looking lotion that goes on smooth and streak free, giving skin a pretty shimmery tan. This lotion is great for light to medium skin tones. It’s perfect to use all over the body or just in spots that need a little extra color. For example, maybe your a mom with a farmer’s tan, or what we like to call “park tan”. Wearing tank tops to the park everyday can leave some funky tan lines. And how about those legs that don’t tan as easily as your chest and shoulders? Well, L’Oreal Sublime Bronze is perfect to even out your color without looking like your trying too hard in all those places that need a healthy glow.

Of course there are several high end lotions that have our approval too. But, we have been getting requests for more affordable products and this one has the word “perfect” written all over it! Most high end self tanning lotions will cost anywhere from $40 to $65 on average. L’Oreal Sublime Bronze Self Tanning Lotion is available at drugstores for just $7.50. Before you leave the house for your next summer party, use L’Oreal Sublime on legs and body, allow to dry thoroughly, wear your favorite dress & heels and watch your tan gradually glow throughout the day.

Top 5 sunscreens

Shannon Lazovski — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:03:32 +0000

We can finally say goodbye to the Winter blues as the sunny days have finally arrived but are you buying the right products to protect your skin from the suns harmful rays? Consumersearch.com recently reviewed several sunscreens on the market and have listed their top 5 favorites based on consumer purchases and reviews as most effective. Having fun in the sun is important for the whole family, so we recommend carrying one of these great products with you at all times to ensure you and your family stay safe and healthy under the sun.

Top 5 Best Reviewed Sunscreens

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 30 - Voted as the best sunscreen overall, this product contains avobenzone and oxybenzone protecting you from short and long wave UVA rays. It’s water resistant, lightweight and non-greasy. $10 for 3 oz.
No-Ad Sunblock Lotion SPF 45- Voted as best cheap sunscreen, this lotion gives more sunscreen for their money. If your on a budget, this lotion will still work the same as the Neutrogena but will save you money at the same time. No-Ad Sunblock SPF 45 gives you a broad spectrum of protection and is water resistant. $8 for 16 oz.
Blue Lizard Sunscreen Sesitive SPF 30- Voted as best baby sunscreen – Blue Lizard Sunscreen is gentle and fragrance free contains zinc oxide and titanium oxide, two key ingredients to protecting your child’s sensitive skin. The bottle or tube cap will change color in ultraviolet light as a parental reminder that sunscreen is necessary. $15 for 5 oz.
Banana Boat Sport Performance Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 100- Voted best Sport formula, this Banana Boat product is known for staying put and and not running into the eyes or exiting the skin during sweaty moments. This lotion contains antioxidants and water resistant. It is also known for lasting up to 80 hours in the water. $12 for 4 oz.
Badger SPF 30 for Face and Body – Voted best natural sunscreen, Badger SPF 30 for Face and Body contains certified organic ingredients providing adequate UVA/UVB protection. This product is known to be safe for the skin with all natural ingredients, including the mineral zinc oxide, and safe for sensitive skin. $15 for 2.9 oz.

Be sure to visit consumersearch.com for more product details and a list of pro’s and con’s for these products. Our beauty tip this week is to protect your skin with a sunscreen that best suits your skin, health and lifestyle!

Aveda Hand Relief

Shannon Lazovski — Mon, 16 May 2011 09:00:32 +0000

Many women today buy thousands of skincare products to keep their faces young and vibrant but tend to forget about their hands. It’s true that our hands can show just as much aging as our face. We recommend Aveda Hand Relief to hydrate and relieve dry, rough hands. This rich formula contains exfoliating fruit acids and antioxidants for optimal cell rejuvenation. It even improves elasticity with consistant use.

Photo – Aveda Hand Relief, $20.00 4.2 oz, Aveda.com