NEW Dove Hair Advanced Series

REPAIR DAMAGED HAIR: DOVE LAUNCHES NEW

REGENERATIVE NOURISHMENT COLLECTION

It's no secret that I love Dove, so when news broke of a new Dove hair collection that repairs damage, I had to get my hands (and hair) on all three products! The Dove team sent me the new  Regenerative Nourishment Shampoo ($4.99), Regenerative Nourishment Conditioner ($4.99) and Regenerative Nourishment Serum-in-Oil ($5.99). I always say that "it's all about the hair" and Dove agrees that for many women, having great hair is a big part of feeling beautiful. 

#MACFlamingoPark

M∙A∙C COSMETICS 

FLAMINGO PARK
*ONLINE JANUARY 28*

M∙A∙C Flamingo Park - Plunge into the punchy pleasures of pink in a freshly made batch of scrumptious colors that let you have your cake, and wear it too. Glisten pretty on a sunny day with Powder Blush, a fun way to bring delicious colour to your cheeks. Paint it pink and get your just desserts anytime, but be ready to share!

LIPSTICKS

$17.00 US/$20.00 CAD

iFly Indoor Skydiving

iFLY INDOOR SKYDIVING NOW OPEN 

IN YONKERS  AT RIDGE HILL

Yonkers, New York -- January, 2016 -- iFLY, the world’s largest Indoor Skydiving Company, is now delivering the dream of flight to adventure seekers in the Westchester County area. The new location at 849 Ridge Hill Boulevard at Ridge Hill marks the 13th iFLY facility in the United States. New Yorkers who have looked to the skies and dreamed of flying like a Super-Hero or soaring like an eagle can now make that dream come true. 

Each iFLY indoor skydiving facility is a marvel of engineering that replicates the experience of skydiving, creating conditions that allow people to fly on a smooth cushion of air. With the help of iFLY certified flight instructors, customers learn to fly, control their bodies in the air, and experience true human flight. People of all ages and abilities can experience human flight in a safe, comfortable and fun environment. 

What is iFly?

“Our mission is to deliver the dream of flight to everybody, whether you’re age three or 103,” said Matt Ryan, iFLY President and COO. “Since 1998, more than seven million customers worldwide have experienced human flight at iFLY in a variety of ways: as a fun excursion with family and friends, a student on an educational Science, Technology, and Math (S.T.E.M.) field trip, a professional skydiver or member of the military for training, and a corporate customer looking for a unique team building activity. Thanks to iFLY, flying is finally available to everyone.” 

I just experienced iFly on Friday, thanks to IT Cosmetics (separate post coming up shortly and here is my flight: 

To prepare for their flight experience, customers complete a training class guided by one of iFLY’s flight and safety instructors, and are equipped with flight gear, including goggles, helmet and flight suit, and then with their instructor at their side, they enter the flight chamber and are supported by a cushion of air. 

M∙A∙C Chris Chang

MAC COSMETICS ANNOUNCES: 

#MACChrisChang

Chris Chang of Poesia puts an acid-soaked twist on her modern M·A·C collection, featuring a vivid kaleidoscope of cutting-edge colour, inspired by the ancient Chinese art form Kunqu. Available: May 2016

Products: 14 SKUs, including lipsticks, eye shadows, cream colour base, fluidline and pressed powder; special decoration

“My inspiration comes from the traditional aesthetics of ethnic tribes and costumes from various countries, as well as the transformative world of art. My clothes are imbued with a supercharged drama both individualistic and childlike in its interpretation. My designs are for women who are eccentric and confident. Color is the integral fuel of my imagination and the spirit M·A·C and I share. This collaboration is a dream come true for the maximalists of the world.” ~Chris Chang

“When I first met Chris, I was immediately drawn to her vibrant personality and quirky, colorful and quite girly aesthetic. It was love at first sight! Like all of our collaborations, Chris’s inspiration is infused in every aspect of the creation, from product design, shade selection, to campaign visual. We even created together a campaign video, of which Chris is featured in. I can’t wait to share with the world this playful, joyful and colorful collection.” ~M∙A∙C Senior Vice President/Group Creative Director James Gager

#beautyblender2016

NEW BEAUTYBLENDER 

LAUNCHES & EVENT RECAP

beautyblender 2016 launch preview event

Last week, I had the absolute delight of joining "make-up's best friend" aka beautyblender, in the company of founder Rea Ann Silva and 90’s artist, actress and star of new show ‘Zoe Ever After' Brandy Norwood! I was on hand to preview the new Liner Designer - a revolutionary tool to help conquer the cat eye - and other upcoming spring 2016 launches.

I may  not rock cat-eye liner much (mainly because I can never get both eyes to be even), but I do know that using tape on such a delicate area of your face can't be good (hello, adhesive plus the yanking motion? Recipe for wrinkles and sagging...no bueno!) Introducing, beautyblender's game changing eyeliner application tool: liner.designer ($16, available March 2016). 

What is it? liner.designer is a flexible (silicone) triple-edged eyeliner guide that acts as your steady hand, perfect for use with eyeliners, pencils, pens, gel creams, liquid and powder. It's REUSABLE, has a suction cup on the back (you can stick it anywhere for hands-free application) AND it has a built-in  mirror. It doesn't get any better than that if you ask me! I was given a personalized compact with my initials "el".

deborah lippmann S'16

NEW DEBORAH LIPPMANN

SPRING 2016 COLLECTIONS

Calling all my fingertip-fashionistas: get your claws and paws ready and take a look at deborah lippmann's NEW collections for Spring 2016, featuring gorgeous pastels and fun, poppy shades for the season. 

deborah lippmann
Afternoon Delight 

$20 each, available February 2016

1. Dirty Little Secret - sheer holographic greige (shimmer) 

2. Peaches & Cream - full coverage orange creamsicle (crème)

3. The Pleasure Principle - full coverage lilac (crème)

4. Get Lucky - full cover sage blue (crème)

STM Laptop Sleeve

PROTECT YOUR GADGETS 

WITH STM BAGS LAPTOP SLEEVES

STM Bags Grace Laptop Sleeve $39.99

Right before the holidays, I received this stunning laptop sleeve from my STM Bags reps. I already carry enough bags for work and events, but when I saw how stylish and sleek the STM sleeve was and how it protected my laptop (which I'm not always the most careful with) I was amazed. STM Bags recognized that women on the go need a manageable bag that can carry and protect their tech while keeping a sleek and polished look. The 13" is perfect protection for my laptop "Pinky" (super plush) and is available in other styles (and yes, patterns for the guys are available too).

Alex Anthony Salon

ALEX ANTHONY SALON 
CURL CARE COLLECTION

Regardless what happens, it's always been about the hair - in my case: CURLS. It wasn't too long ago that I received the amazing Alex Anthony Curl System from my long-time friend Alex Mnayarji (owner of Alex Anthony Salon). If you don't know, Alex is a pioneer in the curl world and a key player (along with her team.. Hi ANA), in helping create the "Curl~Gurl with hair to share" - ME. How? Well a few years ago at the Ouidad salon, she helped created this iconic hair look I rocked. (use code EVCURLGURL and save 20% at checkout at AlexAnthonySalon.com or AlexAnthonyonline.com!) 

When it all started March 16, 2011 at Ouidad salon,
styled by Alex and her team

Alex was the stylist at the Ouidad salon back in 2011, when I walked in simply there for a hair casting for Ouidad and went to town on my hair. Alex is the former head educator and color specialist who has worked side by side with Ouidad for 10 years, has styled for the Tara Subkoff, Rebecca Minkoff and Timo Weiland NY Fashion Week Shows. Trust me when I tell you whole-heartedly, that Alex and her team KNOW curls: how to handle, cut, style and care for it. Alex opened Alex Anthony Salon in the west village in 2012, and since then she has gone on to launch a successful product line geared towards..you guessed it…Curly Hair.  I'm actually long-overdue for a visit and haircut, so see you soon!

Amazing hair haul sent by Alex Anthony Salon

Alex was a platform stylist at the American Beauty Show Chicago and Premiere Orlando. She has worked on Ouidad’s advertising campaign print and television shoots. Alex’s other accomplishments include styling the hair for the Broadway shows Wicked and In the Heights and clientele from Avenue Q and the Book of of Morman. Alex’s experience as an educator enables her to train her stylists so that they may excel at the unique services that the salon provides. Her true passion is to help her clients embrace their natural texture.

Ingestible Collagen

DRINK FOR BETTER SKIN: PURE GOLD, 

NEOCELL BEAUTY BURSTS

& VITAL PROTEIN COLLAGEN SUPPLEMENTS

Pure Gold (liquid), NEOCELL Beauty Bursts (soft chews) & Vital Proteins (powder)

Beautiful skin is everything, as is skincare: products, drinking plenty of water, sleep, etc., so it's no secret that collagen is essential for young, healthy skin. Never one to hide my age (I'm 38 and great), I love to share my skincare loves and secrets. Well, just recently brands began to send me collagen for review in all forms: liquid, powder and chewables (love those) and I love how they are the perfect way to get my daily dose of beauty. I find that my skin is glowing more, my hair is shinier and my nails are strong and healthy! Beauty is skin deep, so why not start from within, with ingestible collagen?

New Year's 2016

HAPPY NEW YEAR:

GOOD-BYE 2015, HELLO 2016!

Talk about a perfect post for the new year. I want to wish all my amazing dolls (dudes too), a truly amazing 2016. Yes, 2015 was definitely a good roller-coaster, an epic year filled with many products, reviews, events and jaw-dropping moments - all of which I'm very thankful for. I am also grateful for the miraculous blessing I received right before Christmas! So here is to an amazing 2016: a new year that will be filled with love, prosperity, health (remember: health is wealth) hopes and more dreams coming true. Hang on tight for the ride! 

~Evelyn Lugo