Archive | August, 2011

What to Know Before You Go…Brazilian

31 Aug

By Christabelle…

As a Greek/Italian-American, I feel as though I might be the sole reason waxers, Daisy razor blades and laser hair treatment centers have stayed in business. Too much information? Perhaps, but here is some crucial information you don’t want to leave home without…keep her smooth, but safe.

Enrique Ramirez, Owner Face to Face Salon in NYC

While going bare down there is a trend that continues to grow each year, spas have had to become increasingly savvier in best waxing practices, in order to ensure the highest level of safety.  Beauty expert and founder of face to face NYC, Face To Face NYC, Enrique Ramirez offers his tips on how women can make sure they are in “Good Hands” literally!

  • Make sure to request hard wax which when it hardens pulls the hair not skin, and try to request a brand known to also have soothing ingredients
  • Try and always use obstetric wipes to sanitize yourself , don’t be afraid to ask its for your own protection
  • A professional esthetician should always initially clean the bikini area with a hospital based disinfectant, always be observant of what’s being done before your treatment
  • Make sure that your esthetician never goes over an area twice , this could cause serious irritation and possible skin breakage which leaves you exposed to bacteria
  • Double Dipping is not a safe practice, and the spatulas should never be reused,  if the esthetician appears to be double dipping or reusing spatulas stop them immediately
  • Its always good to follow up at home with an antibiotic ointment such as “Brave Solider”, as a precaution

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Odd Lineup for Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) Season 13…

30 Aug

By Christabelle…

I have never been a HUGE fan of DWTS…but on occasion turn it on to see my favorite celebs either completely embarrass themselves on national TV or blow my mind with an impressive samba or tango. Not sure who was in charge of casting this season’s show…but it is a major disappointment (with the exception of Chaz Bono…who after watching on an interview with David Letterman, I have gained great respect for!). The rest of the cast…just plain boring.

FROM PEOPLE.COM:

Chaz Bono, David Arquette and Nancy Grace Join Dancing with the Stars!

By Monica Rizzo

Chaz Bono, David Arquette and Nancy Grace Join Dancing with the Stars! | Chaz Bono

Chaz Bono and Nancy Grace

Angela Weiss/Getty; Robert Pitts/Landov

The new cast of Dancing with the Stars was plucked from the headlines of show business and sports. Chaz Bono, David Arquette and Kristin Cavallari will join legal analyst Nancy Grace and soccer star Hope Solo in pursuit of the mirror ball trophy on Season 13, ABC announced Monday.

The 12-member lineup, revealed live during the Bachelor Pad telecast, also includes George Clooney‘s recent ex Elisabetta Canalis, NBA star Ron Artest, actress Ricki Lake, singer Chynna Phillips, reality star (and brother to Kim) Rob Kardashian, Queer Eye‘s Carson Kressley, and soap star and Iraqi war veteran J.R. Martinez.

“Doing this show is an opportunity for me to reach a larger more mainstream audience with just a simple message of being transgender is okay and not something to be scared of,” Bono, the show’s first transgender contestant, tells PEOPLE.

Grace says she thought she was dreaming when she got the call to participate on the show.

“I feel like Cinderella that got invited to the ball. I don’t know how to dance,” she admits. “I don’t know what I’m going to wear, but I know I have been invited!”

Arquette says that when he asked his 7-year-old daughter Coco what she thought of him doing Dancing with the Stars, “She said, ‘Well, my initial thought is no.’”

Laughing, he added, “I talked to her recently after I decided to do it and she said, ‘I’m all right with it.’”

The contestants, whose professional dancer pairings will be announced Wednesday on Good Morning America, will square off on the live Sept. 19 season premiere.

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The LG Ultimate Jellybean Count…Win a Fridge!

30 Aug

By Christabelle..

Enter to Guess Number of Jelly Beans Packed Inside LG’s New Super-Capacity Refrigerator for Chance to Win Ultimate Kitchen Makeover

Following the launch of its new super-capacity French-door refrigerator, the largest capacity model in its class, LG Electronics USA today announced the “LG Ultimate Jelly Bean Count Contest,” an online competition that takes Main Street USA’s favorite unofficial unit of measurement to a whole new level. The contest challenges anyone and everyone to guess how many jelly beans can fit inside the spacious refrigerator. The winner will receive a complete kitchen makeover, built around LG’s premium kitchen suite valued at more than $6,500.

The rules to enter are simple: Watch the video on LG’s Facebook page (facebook.com/LGUSA), hit the “Like” button and make up to three guesses. Entrants may share the news of the contest and an opportunity to join the fun with their Facebook friends by “gifting” a jelly bean. During each week of the contest, a winner will be drawn randomly from the pool of entrants who will receive a $100 gift card. By the end of the six-week contest, the person who comes closest to the winning number of jelly beans without going over will be declared the winner. The grand prize is an LG Ultimate Kitchen Makeover – with the new super-capacity French-door refrigerator (model LFX31925), and other premium LG appliances, including a freestanding double-oven range (model LDE3017), a steam dishwasher (model LDF7932), and an over-the-range microwave (model LMH2016).

LG’s new super-capacity French-door refrigerator offers the largest capacity of any 36-inch refrigerator currently on the market. While most 36-inch-width refrigerators offer 25 cubic feet of capacity, LG’s new super-capacity French-door refrigerator offers a spacious 31 cubic feet – the largest capacity in its class and approximately six more cubic feet of space than standard models for this footprint.

In addition to its super large capacity, LG’s new refrigerator also offers consumers the most shelf space available in a 36-inch-wide refrigerator. To accomplish this, the refrigerator includes LG’s innovative Slim SpacePlus™ feature that frees up more space inside the refrigerator. Unlike bulky icemakers that sacrifice shelf space, Slim SpacePlus relocates the ice system inside the door, making way for usable door bins and a top shelf entirely free of obstructions. With the slimmest and most effective insulation LG has ever made (23 percent thinner than previous LG models), consumers can enjoy expanded refrigerator capacity without sacrificing energy efficiency.

The LG Ultimate Jelly Bean Count Contest will run from Aug. 11 through Sept. 21, 2011. For complete rules, details and your chance to enter, visit LG’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/LGUSA. For a closer look at LG’s new super-capacity French-door refrigerator, please visit www.lg.com/us/kitchen/refrigerators.jsp.

About LG Electronics USA

LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions, all under LG’s “Life’s Good” marketing theme. For more information, please visit www.LG.com.

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Don’t be tacky…Consult with Jacqui!

29 Aug

By Christabelle…

I know we all think we are fashion savvy…brilliant in the way we put together outfits…all knowing on what looks good on our body type…the expert in color schemes and pattern matching. WRONG,  people, WRONG!

I am here to tell you YOU AREN’T!  Taking a quick step outside in AnyTown, USA will bring you to the realization that people either a) don’t know how to dress b) don’t own mirrors or c) don’t have good friends who stop them from walking out in  public wearing “that”.  Well…you might be just A, B and C…and lucky for you – I have the solution in one fabulous British, fun-loving, super awesome style guru and fashion consultant – JACQUI STAFFORD.

Hailing from a robust background in style – having worked with every top magazine, editor, stylist, and celebrity (she even has David Hasselhof fame in Hong Kong from years of hosting her own show there)…Jacqui is the only person you should be consulting when it comes to what looks good on you, how to wear it and where to buy it (naturally at Christabelle’s Closet – where else?!).

Check out Jacqui in her video below – sign up for her newsletter/blog and book your appointment with her – STAT (I just did).  And if you think she looks familiar – you are correct…Jacqui is a regular on national daytime talk shows like The Today Show.

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Kick This…in Paramus

28 Aug

By Christabelle…

I am 5’1″ tall…I was reminded by a friend last week that I am just mere inches away from being legally enforced to use a “booster seat” for the car. This got me thinking. #1…I need to shop for some 6″ Louboutins #2 I need to de-friend HIM on Facebook and #3 perhaps I need to take some sort of class to strengthen my vertically challenged body (and also be able to kick the crap out of my newly de-friended friend).

Kickboxing was the immediate answers to all my above mentioned issues…and if you are from Bergen County, NJ, you know there is no other place to get your “kick on” then CKO Kickboxing…and the BRAND NEW PARAMUS LOCATION IS OPENING UP IN A FEW SHORT DAYS! (located on 385 ROUTE 17 SOUTH).

So Get Your Boxing Gloves Ready… rumor has it Loula Karapiperis (the new owner) will be offering pre-sales NOW.  Don’t miss out on this extravagant opportunity–get unlimited kickboxing classes, a free t-shirt, free Fitness Assesment & 10% off at Bensi in Paramus.  A CKO Kiosk is located t Paramus Park Mall-700 Paramus Park, Paramus, NJ 07652 (Center Court Fountain between Teavana & Kay Jewelers).  Entrance by Old Navy or West Main.  

Want more details? Email her:  Loula@ckokickboxing.com and tell her Christabelle sent you!

 

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Lacoste…La Machine…Win a trip to NYC!

27 Aug

By Christabelle…

As if the famed Grand Central Station in the heart of NYC wasn’t artistically stunning on its own…come September 19th, Lacoste is adding another artistic twist to our beloved train station.

The big event you ask? LACOSTE’s largest celebration to date – the US launch of the men’s fragrance collection, EAU DE LACOSTE L.12.12.  This exciting collection will be brought to life with an audacious, high-tech campaign featuring La Machine L.12.12, a spectacular mechanical and virtual art installation that will be on display at the heart of New York’s Grand Central Station Terminal, September 19th – 27th, 2012.

The fragrance collection, EAU DE LACOSTE L.12.12 Blanc, Bleu and Vert Editions speak to the heritage and innovation of the LACOSTE brand as they transform the iconic shirt that launched the LACOSTE Empire, the L.12.12, into a trio of simple, elegant, and timeless scents.

La Machine L.12.12 is a unique interactive visual installation which shows that transformation of the shirt into a fragrance both mechanically (you can watch as a polo shirt is magically transformed into a bottle of EAU DE LACOSTE L.12.12), and virtually through special user-generated videos – 35,000 people around the globe will become part of the La Machine L.12.12 instillation for the world to see.

On 19th September 2011, LA MACHINE L.12.12 will be revealed in Grand Central Terminal, NYC – and now LACOSTE Facebook fans have the exclusive chance to be there.  LACOSTE is hosting a worldwide competition for a chance to win a trip to New York to attend the La Machine L.12.12 launch party.  CLICK HERE TO ENTER

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Beat The Dreaded Freshman 15…

26 Aug

By Christabelle…

No one told me. No one warned me. No one gave me counsel on how to beat the weight that would inevitably pack on my first year of college. NO ONE!  I could have gone either way…be bitter and let you figure it out on your own…or give you some serious inside scoop on how to avoid it all together! I chose the latter…cause I’m just that kind of generous gal.

According to a recent study, college students start putting on pounds their first semester and continue to do so throughout their sophomore year. The notorious Freshman 15. The stress of entering a new school, being far from home and readily available junk food are just a few of the many factors that contribute to freshman weight gain.  Can we all say chips and chocolate at 4 am after a night of drinking?!

Lucky for us – experts with the Top Trainers DVD set (www.buytoptrainers.com) have provided tips to ease the transition and lose/maintain your weight.

Buddy System: Staying motivated may require some help from a peer. Partner up with a friend and put together a weekly workout routine. Scout locations. Utilize the space on your campus, check out the track, hills or find the gym closest to your quad. Partnering up with a friend helps keep your focus on the right track when it comes to staying in shape.

Dorm Room Moves: Late night and didn’t get a chance to make it to the gym? There are simple exercises you can do in your room to stay fit. Grab your iPod and begin by marching in place and keep it moving. Dance your way into shape. Throw in reps of jumping jacks, squats and lunges. If you are not much of a dancer, use your building stairs. Run or walk up and down the flight of stairs, while listening to your favorite playlist.

Fitness Night: Grab your group of friends and have a weekly fitness night. Hit the college lounge area with your favorite fitness DVD and workout, while having a great time with the girls. Try a different workout every week to keep it new and fresh. The Top Trainers DVD set is a perfect example. With 10 different featured trainers, you can challenge your body with Latin dance, Interval Training, Kickboxing, Ballet and Pilates and much more.

Stressed? Destress with Yoga: Exams, papers and endless books to read have you stressed? Drop the bag of chips! Fitness DVDs are the perfect solution for a quick session to distress. With less time required than a trip to the gym, unwind and relax in the comfort of your own dorm room. Instead of popping open a bag of chips, pop in a fitness DVD and manage your stress in a healthy way. Exercise helps eliminate stress. Try Ellen Barrett’s 45-minute Yogini class featured on the Top Trainers DVD set (www.buytoptrainers.com).

*** Information courtesy of Top Trainers DVD set, www.buytoptrainers.com ***

About Top Trainers

The founders behind HealthyFitBodies.com have collaborated with the best trainers nationwide to provide one DVD set, offering fitness enthusiasts a dream team of personal trainers in a box.  The Top Trainers (www.buytoptrainers.com) program is designed to constantly challenge you and your body.  The program uses the “blend method” offering workouts from multiple fitness disciplines. By blending all different techniques for weight loss they have created the optimal mixture of exercises to have the maximum effectiveness.
With the BLEND METHOD, you will be challenged with workouts for:

Cardio                    Buns                       Latin Dance
Thighs                    Yoga                       Plyometrics
Core                       Ballet                      Interval Training
Abs                         Pilates                    Kickboxing

You will never be bored staying fit!

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Cancun Wine and Food Festival…March 2012

25 Aug

By Christabelle…

I have always associated Cancun with Spring Break back in my days at the  University of Rhode Island. But today, I found out that this picturesque tourist location will host a 5 star Wine and Food Festival in Spring 2012 and my mind switched gears instantly. Gone are the visions of the foam party and Senor Frogs…and in its place, visions of mouth-watering cuisine, fine wine and stunning landscapes to explore. Where do I sign up?!

Mark your calendars! The countdown to the First Annual “Cancun-Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival” has begun. The inaugural event will take place on March 15-18th, 2012 attracting national and international guests to one of the most popular and picturesque destinations in the world.

This new event concept will bring together celebrity chefs, wine and spirit producers from all over the world, and some of Mexico’s most exquisite cuisine. The festival will honor its special – the world-renowned chef, Ferran Adria. The festival will feature about thirty events throughout a period of four days and will also feature participating countries such as Canada, United States, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Peru, coming together  to offer the best of their culinary talents, its wineries and spirits as well as its culture. Now that’s what I’m talkin’ about…

  • Celebrity Chef and Winemaker Dinners

Including two tributes dinners: One to Mexico, designated by UNESCO as “Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity”; the other to world-celebrated chef Ferran Adrià

  • Celebrity Chef and Winemaker Yacht Cruise

Enjoy the company of celebrity chefs on a luxurious yacht cruise followed by a private beach club lunch

  • Exclusive 90+ Wines and Spirits Tastings

The best wines & spirits from Spain and 7 countries of the Americas

  • Exciting Cooking Demonstrations

Given by celebrity chefs from Canada, the USA, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Peru

  • American Express Gourmet Tasting Village

Walk through our Village and taste signature dishes from some of the best restaurant Chefs, paired with wines and spirits. Delight your palate with gourmet company products including coffees, ice creams, chocolates and more…

  • Closing Latin Grill Fiesta

Meet the best Argentinian & Brazilian Grill Chefs “Parrilladas” and enjoy a fiesta featuring surprise entertainment and fireworks.

  • Cancun After-Dark Parties

Sample the best tequilas, vodkas, martinis, tapas and sinful desserts; all while moving to the rhythms created by a top DJ, to take you late into the night

To enhance each guest’s personal experience, the festival organizers will limiting the number of participants at each event, facilitating interaction between guests and celebrity chefs. Famous chefs from 8 countries: Spain: Ferran Adrià; United States: Ingrid Hoffman, Jacques Pepin, Aaron Sanchez, Marcella Valladolid; Chile: Cristián Correa; Canada: Jerome Ferrer, Normand Laprise, Daniel Vezina.; Mexico: Paulina Abascal, Christian Bravo, Sergio Camacho, Aquiles Chávez, Arturo Fernández, Miguel García, Paola Garduño, Guillermo González, Federico López, Francisco Méndez, Benito Molina, Ricardo Muñoz Zurita, Edgar Nuñez, Enrique Olvera, Bruno Oteiza, Patricia Quintana, Carmen Ramírez, Alejandro Ruiz, Roberto Solís, Jonatan Gómez, Jr Merino (honored as the Ambassador of Tourism and Gastronomy in Mexico City and promoter of Mexican beverages.), José Ramón Castillo (Chocolatier),  Enrique Farjeat. Peru Pedro Schiaffino.Top chefs from Argentina and Brazil still to be announced.

For more information visit:  cancunwineandfoodfest.com

About Cancun

Cancun is located in the northern part of the southeastern Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It is Mexico’s number one tourist destination and is known all over the world for its spectacular beaches, unique beauty and breathtaking turquoise waters.

Cancun’s shoreline recently underwent a $71 Million Dollar makeover, that featured 1.3 billion gallons of sand to renovating the Hotel Zone’s seashore.  The most popular tourism destination in Mexico and Latin America has also added to its sun, beach, and nightlife, by creating a unique five-day route that will offer visitors a chance to experience adventure and interaction with nature. Cancun and the Treasures of the Caribbean invite travelers to discover the vast natural, cultural and gastronomical cultures of Puerto Morelos, and the four islands of the Mexican Caribbean: Holbox, Isla Mujeres, Contoy and Cozumel. Cancun is a multifaceted destination that combines nature, historical Mayan Culture, glamour, luxury and world class tourism with the seduction for adventure, the passion for paradisiacal nature and the enchantment of gastronomical magic.

For more information, visit the Cancun Convention and Visitors Bureau website at: cancun.travel

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Are You a Flirt…? Win a trip to NYC!

22 Aug

By Christabelle…

FLIRT! Cosmetics is excited to announce the “Search for the Biggest Flirt,” an online contest looking for the biggest flirt, in honor of the NEW FLIRT! BIG FLIRTTM Sheer and Shiny Lipgloss. This exciting contest will invite fans of the brand to nominate and vote for either themselves or a friend as the biggest flirt. One grand prize winner will receive a “flirty” getaway to New York City for themselves and a friend, a makeover with a FLIRT! Cosmetics makeup artist, a chance to star in a spot as an expert in a “Flirt It Girl Flirty How to” YouTube video, and of course the exclusive bragging rights as being named FLIRT!’s “flirtiest fan”! Ten top finalists will also receive the complete Big Flirt Lip Gloss collection.

Submission and live voting for the “Search for the Biggest Flirt on Facebook” is easy!

Starting today, August 22nd, FLIRT! Facebook fans will be able to enter the contest or nominate a friend by visiting Flirt Cosmetics Facebook Page . All entrants will be asked to submit their favorite fun photo and provide a short 150- description which showcases how best they embrace the playful and sassy spirit of the brand and why they deserve to win. Top ten finalists will be determined by both the consumer vote as well as how well their entry embodies the playful and fun spirit of the FLIRT! brand. The grand prize winner will be chosen based solely upon a vote by FLIRT!’s Facebook fans.

The “Search for the Biggest Flirt on Facebook” Contest will be live on the Flirt Cosmetics Facebook Page through September 2nd. The top ten finalists will be announced the week of September 12th.

Happy Flirting! See you in NYC…

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Help Women Feed the World – Sept. 8, 2011

22 Aug

By Christabelle…

                                                                                                                  

On Thursday, September 8th, Women Thrive will join the Eileen Fisher clothing company and Bloomingdale’s (32 stores!) for an unprecedented in-store and online partnership to help women around the world lift themselves out of poverty.

EILEEN FISHER will donate 3% of the day’s in-store and online national sales and Bloomingdale’s will contribute an additional $5,000 to Women Thrive, the leading DC-based organization advocating for U.S. international assistance and trade programs for the poorest women in the world.

The global population will reach 7 billion in the next two years. The enormous challenge of feeding the world falls upon small-scale, subsistence farmers — the majority of whom are women.  Yet women farmers often lack the rights and resources they need to be productive. Women Thrive is calling on Congress to protect critical programs supporting the world’s poorest citizens.

Details:  Spice up your fall wardrobe and support Women Thrive’s global efforts at the same time!

  • Women Thrive + Eileen Fisher + Bloomingdale’s in-store and online shopping event
  • Thursday, September 8, 2011
  • Link to 32 participating stores: www.womenthrive.org/EF

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Get your Spa on at Fontainebleau in Miami…

21 Aug

By Christabelle…

If you missed out on Miami Spa Month deals this summer, there is still time! The iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach is extending the offer through the month of September at the resort’s tranquil oasis- Lapis Spa.  Select $99 treatments are available to guests and locals, and for those not staying at the resort, access to Fontainebleau’s renowned poolscape is complimentary with any spa booking.

Inspired by the healing qualities of water, the 40,000-square-foot Lapis Spa creates an experience that is both restorative and renewing. Guests can also relish in complimentary Water Journeys which turn a 50-minute service into a spa experience. Dip into a Mineral Water Jet Bath, plunge in the Energy Deluge Shower, unwind in the Elements Rain Tunnel or float across the Mineral Pool to take full advantage of the tranquil serenity the Lapis Spa offers.

As part of the extended offer, the following treatments are available at $99:

Massages:

Hot Stones Rock – Swedish Rub Down – Mom to Be

Facials:

Classic European – Men’s Club

The Three Treatment Package

  • Start your spa day retreat with an 80 minute Lapis Mineral Soak, a mineral-infused bath that helps to replenish cells with traces of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium – all essential to maintain healthy, beautiful skin.
  • Then get an immediate glow with the dynamic Speedy Yet Effective, a treatment rich with light, fresh scents of citrus fruits, flowers and herbs that energize and brighten the face’s complexion.
  • Finish an afternoon at the spa with an Express Pedicure.

Lapis® Spa debuted at the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach in April 2009.  Designed by renowned architecture and design firm Richardson Sadeki, and inspired by the world’s earliest traditional thermal spas, the 40,000-square-foot, two-story sanctuary features 30 private treatment rooms in a light, contemporary space with restorative healing water therapies.  Lapis offers exclusive Tracie Martyn® services and products; outside of her New York spa, Fontainebleau is the only location in the world to offer such treatments.

For more information on the Lapis Spa as well as monthly package deals and treatment menus please visit: http://www.fontainebleau.com/web/spa

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Capture the First Day of School Memories – Forever!

19 Aug

By Christabelle…

“Where does time fly?”  This is what you will be asking yourself in a few years when they grow up and move on to college – and eventually out of the house.  Today might be their first day of school, but suddenly tomorrow you will be at their graduation.  In what seems like an instant; all the proms, graduations, field trips, and science fairs will be over and left as heartfelt memories.  Are you prepared to capture those memories?  Better question, are you prepared to share them?  With CEIVA Connected Digital Photo Frames™, you can easily share these important milestones in your family’s life –with grandparents and other loved ones, no matter where they are in the world.

Imagine taking a picture of your little ones holding their cool new lunch pails for their first day of school and being able to share it with grandma and grandpa even before your child comes off the school bus that same day.  Share pictures of every school dance, every home coming, and every show-and-tell.  Send photos easily from your Android or iPhone, from sites like Facebook and Shutterfly, or send them straight to the frame’s email address. Your friends and family will love experiencing the excitement and pride of your child growing up.

Worried that grandma and grandpa might not know how to receive these images on their CEIVA connected digital photo frame? CEIVA frames automatically display photos sent from loved ones— all without them having to do a thing.  You can even manage their frame from your computer and invite other family and friends to send photos as well.

CEIVA ’s unique PicturePlan® photo delivery service allows frames to connect via phone or optional Wi-Fi and display photos in a colorful slideshow.  CEIVA’s signature blue light indicates that photos have arrived.   Additional features include CEIVA Channels like New York Times, ABC News, ESPN Sports Scores and you can even create your own digital photo calendar.  And the best part?  With an active service plan, CEIVA will fix or replace your frame for free!  Even if the cat knocks it into the sink!

All frames come with one year of photo delivery service and service plans begin at $6.95 per month thereafter.  Full-time, toll-free U.S. based Customer Care is available by calling 1-877-692-3482.  CEIVA products are sold exclusively online at www.ceiva.com.

About CEIVA Logic, Inc.

CEIVA, www.ceiva.com, (see-va) the inventor of connected digital photo frames, provides lifestyle-enhancing products that enable families and friends to automatically share and display an endless slideshow of all their treasured photos. CEIVA Digital Photo Frames™ with PicturePlan® allow members to send photos directly to the frame from anywhere in the world, store an unlimited number of photos online and enjoy the worry-free PicturePlan® Lifetime Warranty. Patented technology exclusively from CEIVA is designed for every generation to use with ease so that daily photo sharing is always a rewarding experience. CEIVA products are available at ceiva.com and at select retailers. CEIVA headquarters are located in Burbank, CA.

 

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Celebrity Stylist RACHEL ZOE tips from Redbook…

16 Aug

By Christabelle…

If anyone knows fashion, it’s Rachel Zoe. From styling celebs like Cameron Diaz and Anne Hathaway, to launching her own clothing line, The Rachel Zoe Collection, this stylista is making her mark everywhere from the fashion industry to homes across America. And, she does it all with a baby boy in tow!

Here, Rachel shares her expert tips for everyday, effortless style that real women can pull off.

For more visit http://www.redbookmag.com/

For shoes, go high or low…but not in-between

“I like flats and I adore a high heel, but I don’t love a kitten heel. It’s neither here nor there. And the one show I will never wear is sneakers.”

The fall trend everybody should try is…

“A tuxedo jacket. It’s flattering for every size—and every age—and it can be worn seamlessly from work to a night out.”

The surprisingly flattering piece on any woman is…

“Wide-leg jeans or boot-cut jeans. They really elongate the leg. People think they have to wear everything skin-tight to look smaller, but that’s just not the case. I wear my jeans with a vintage Chanel jacket and an LNA tee: It’s glamorous, but also really comfortable.”

Even a new mom can be glamorous, just…

“Pare it back. I wear less jewelry now because it can be sharp—I take everything off before I hold my son, Skyler. But if I’m going out, I’ll wear a great oversize piece. Also, I’m mindful of the products I use. I love Zoya nail polishes: They’re nontoxic

(Skyler-safe!) and come in gorgeous shades.”

 

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Is Your Purse a Mess? Enter to win a Louis Vuitton Bag!

16 Aug

By Christabelle…

Anyone who knows me, knows I am an OCD neat freak…with everything in life, but my handbag. It is a mystery to me how my stunning Chanel bag has turned into a graveyard for gum wrappers, cab receipts, lip liner caps and pennies. But somehow…it has.

That’s why I had to share the following contest with you all…“The World’s Messiest Handbag Contest” sponsored by PurseN, where contestants nominate themselves or a friend to show their OWN messy handbags in a You-Tube video. NOW, for the first time ever it’s the messier the better, as the contestant’s entry with the messiest purse has the opportunity to win a Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM handbag and an entire PurseN set of organizational Purse inserts, jewelry cases and more! There are 2nd and 3rd place winners too so there’s even more chances to win!

PurseN the handbag organizer company has started a unique and captivating video contest on You-Tube called “PurseN: PurseN knows how hard it is for a busy woman always on the go to keep a neat and organized handbag or school bag. They have invented the perfect solution! The PurseN organizer has a place for everything and allows you to switch bags with ease! No more digging for 5 minutes for your ID or sunglasses. Sent from the Heaven’s above!

PurseN’s goal behind this video is to make people smile and give women a chance to have fun with these videos. We all know someone who is in complete disarray and need a little help organizing their handbags. A lot of these women are actually our selves! So what are you waiting for? It is fun and who doesn’t want another Louis Vuitton bag fully stocked with PurseN Organizers?

All you have to do to enter is:

  • Go to http://pursen.net/get-pursenized.php
  • Make a video showing us why you need a PurseN handbag makeover and win a full set of PurseN handbag organizers and an Authentic Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Handbag
  • Post it to You-Tube or send it to us. We want to see it all, the messiest of the messy. Go ahead and bare your soul!
  • Like us on Facebook
  • Follow us on twitter @ PurseN
  • Add personality and have fun with it!

Also, PurseN is providing a special 15% off discount on the site by entering THANKYOU15.

The fine print!

  • Contest starts August 15th to September 23rd. The winners will be announced on September 30th.
  • All the winners are required to send their “after video” or “photo” with their PurseN Collection.
  • No purchase necessary to enter the contest.
  • All entries can be used in any social media sites or print.
  • All entries are subject to the rules and regulations.

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Women’s Health Magazine Shares Insider Online Shopping Secret!

10 Aug

By Christabelle…

Thank you, Women’s Health Magazine, for the wonderful article about Christabelle’s Closet!

Christabelle’s Closet: Buy And Sell Designer Brands Online!

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I love nothing more than a great deal on gorgeous clothes and accessories. And I’m sure many of you would agree with me! That’s why I’m stoked to tell you about Christabelle’s Closet, an online designer resale boutique that brings the prettiest tops (Malandrino, Alice + Olivia), sexiest dresses (Herve Leger, DVF), and tons more designer duds to folks (like me) who can’t afford to buy the stuff for the full retail price. The site, which relaunched last week, now features hundreds of items and a iPhone-friendly interface so you can shop anywhere! Dangerous.

Cristabelle’s Closet is the brainchild of Christina Carathanassis, a New York City beauty and fashion guru who collects clothes from the closets of socialites, celebs, and high-powered executives and then resells them on her website for up to 80% off the original price (on a recent visit, I spotted a $200 BCBG dress for $35). If this sounds a little EBay-ish, well, it’s not: The goods you’ll see on CC are guaranteed authentic and in excellent condition, and are current styles you’ll actually WANT to wear.

On the flip side, if you’ve got a closet full of high-end loot you want off your hands, you can consign with Christabelle’s Closet and make money for your unwanted stuff (there are lots of guidelines and rules that apply…check them out on the site).

Happy Shopping!

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