ebdacaua: February 2010

Chocolate Cupcake, Blog Hop, and Fabulous Blog Hop Candy

Wow, what a great Monday morning!

First - it is the monthly BBTB2 Design Team Blog Hop! That means you probably arrived here from BBTB2. The featured cut this week is one of the cupcakes from the Celebrations cartridge. I cut my cupcake in chocolate brown paper with pink frosting and gem flower sprinkles. I then added a birthday hat, a scalloped card front and a Happy Birthday tag made with Stampin' Up stamps and Spellbinders oval nesties to create this girly birthday card. I topped the birthday hat off with a lovely prima flower and a larger gem flower and trimmed both the hat and the cupcake wrapper with Making Memories ribbon

In addition to the blog hop, we have a lot going on at BBTB2. BBTB2 has a blog hop give away which is being sponsored by Everyday Cricut (formerly known as Holiday with the Cricut). You can win the Sweethearts cartridge and package of SEI (Happy Day) scrap paper. All you have to do to be eligible to win is leave a comment on BBTB2 blog AND sign up to follow the BBTB2 blog. How easy is that?

I too have a fabulous blog hop give away/blog candy. Custom Crops is sponsoring me this week with a $25.00 gift voucher for their store. Just leave a comment below and I will select a winner for the gift voucher on Thursday, March 4th. Thank you so much Custom Crops for sponsoring my prize this month!

After you leave your comment below you (because YOU KNOW you want the $25.00 gift voucher) you will continue on the BBTB2 design team blog hop. Your next stop is at Lori's blog. Lori is a very talented designer and I know you are going to love what she has made to share. Happy Hopping!!

Food Fraud Fiasco

For those of you who shop at Whole Foods and their crunchy competitors and pay a premium because you are attempting to eat organic food...pay attention to this video.

The lack of oversight in the food that ends up in our markets and on our tables is shocking.

And I wondering if it is even possible to get California grown food in California anymore.

Pureology Supports Global Green

Pureology Serious Colour Care, the pioneer in ZeroSulfate_® shampoos, is working towards a more sustainable future and is proud to continue its support of Global Green USA, the U.S. affiliate of Green Cross International. Founded in 1994, Global Green's mission is to help solve the world's most pressing environmental challenges. Pureology will be offering the Hydrate To Make a Difference promotion featuring the best selling Hydrate System from March – June
in salons.

“Pureology is excited to continue its ongoing support of Global Green USA and will make a $20,000 donation in conjunction with these promotions,” states Kirsten Marsh, Assistant Vice President of US Marketing for Pureology. ”Additionally, consumers will receive $10 off their PureGreen Membership from March 1 – June 30 with this promotion. PureGreen Members receive a subscription to Global Green USA’s Quarterly e-newsletter, Global Green USA pin, and personalized Global Green USA membership card.”

Pamper your hair with Pureology’s award-winning, moisturizing, super-concentrated Hydrate Shampoo. This extra gentle, non-colour stripping, ZeroSulfate formula enhances colour brilliance and maximizes colour retention.

· Hydrate Shampoo 10.1 oz

· Hydrate HydraCure Intense Moisture Masque 5.2 oz

· Hydrate Condition 2.0 oz

· Available March – June in Salons at $54.00

Elegant Hairstyles collections

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Elegant Hairstyle

beautiful hairstyle pictures

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best Hair Style,

If your husband to be ever had fantasies of Princess Leia, then he would love this Leia-inspired buns, with a modern twist. Instead of cinnamon swirls, have your long thick curls swept up into two loose buns on either side of the head. Have short layers frame the side of your face for a softer, more casual, but still elegant look.

The focus of the hairstyle shouldn’t just be on the front. Get your hair stylist to create something more dramatic to the back of your up-sweep style to have your guests admiring your bridal do from all angles.

A side-sweep fringe leading into a smooth chignon and fastened with a brooch at the back.

A high ponytail is bound at the back with a bow of hair and a diamond brooch.

LONG & LUSTROUS
The long and lustrous style is perfect with long, straight narrow wedding gowns and is quickly becoming popular among brides who want to stay away from the traditional up-sweep styles. But things to think about with this style : if wearing a veil, any movement from the head may cause static and your hair to cling to the veil; and depending on the weather, your hair may get frizzy throughout the day so it’s definitely worthwhile asking your hairstylist for some advice.

Soft, elegant but sexy, it reminds me of Angelina Jolie’s style. This half-up do leaves the rest of the hair to trail gracefully down the back in soft, luscious waves that are bound to hypnotise your guests as you sashay down the aisle – especially when secured with an embellished comb.

Blow dried hair, teased at the crown to add height and volume and pushed back from the face with bandeau on satin ribbons give a modern twist to the classical beehive style.

This do is the best way to show off your thick, lustrous shiny locks. Wear it long and loose, curled at the ends to add extra volume and movement. If you have a high forehead, try a low-side part. This style is suitable for medium to thick hair that already has some natural movement to ensure the curls stay in place.

SHORT & PLAYFUL
Short, funky bobs are in so forget donning a weave or sweeping it all up and concentrate instead on showing off your playful side on your special day.

Make your short bob funkily glamorous with a high-volume blow secured with a pin at the front.

Create a soft bob look with loose waves for texture and volume. Sweep the fringe off the face and hold in place with a decorative comb.

Elegant Party Clothes in Gucci Fall Winter 2010

For the fall winter 2010 collection of Gucci at Milan Fashion Week was too 80’s. Metallics, asymmetrical stripes, shots of turquoise, and bold shoulders. Short dresses, Kimono and draped tops with sparkling leggings are perfect party clothes.

Elegant Party Clothes in Gucci Fall Winter 2010

Beauty Break: Jurlique Purely Age-Defying Hand Treatment

As you all know I'm a nurse in a hospital, so hand washing is a huge part of my life. Regardless of how gentle a soap claims to be and how gentle it actually is, it will still dry out your hands. Enter Jurlique Purely Age-Defying Hand Treatment I let everyone on my nursing unit try some and all the ladies love it! I knew they would, Jurlique Age-Defying Hand Treatment is more than a hand cream, it's an instant treat for your skin.

Product Description: An age-defying, high-performance, moisturizing hand cream featuring Daisy and Biodynamic Licorice and Black Elder to help fade discolorations, even skin tone and brighten skin for more youthful looking hands. Biodynamic Marshmallow, Calendula and Organic Sunflower oil soften and soothe dry hands, while Melon extract moisturizes, helping hands to feel smooth and supple.

AHS Thoughts: I can't comment on the ability of this product to prevent your hands from looking old, but I know for a fact that it moisturizes deeply and lasts. Instantly your hands will feel smooth and supple, just like the product claims. The scent reminds me of a day at the spa and this cream really lasts. The formula is thick, but sinks right in which is fabulous because who has time to be rubbing and rubbing their hands together to get your lotion to sink it? I've also tried the 'regular' formula's which are cheaper and work just as great.

Jurlique Purely Age-Defying Hand Treatment is available at Beauty.com for $49.00
Jurlique Lavender Hand Cream is available at Beauty.com for $25.00