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Part One :: SKIN CARE BASICS FOR AN AGELESS LOOK!
SKIN CARE BASICS FOR AN AGELESS LOOK! This summer I started thinking about really uping my skin care game. I was a lifeguard for over three years in high school and into college and let’s just say I wasn’t too interested in using sun protection over 10. Remember Ban de Soleil? Yep, that was my preferred sunscreen. Fast forward a few years and I wised up and haven’t really been in the sun for most of my adult life. Of course, we hit the beach and pool but I always cover up and wear a hat. Skin cancer scares me quite a bit and that is one of…
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Dwell :: Decorating with Greenery, Pantone Color of the Year 2017 Edition
Greenery, Pantone Color of the Year 2017 edition Every year, the famous Pantone Color Institute (https://www.pantone.com) releases its Pantone Color of the Year, a symbolic color selection that both reflects and influences the current color moods and trends in design and fashion among others. Last year Pantone had selected 2 colors as Color of the Year: “Rose Quartz” and “Serenity” blue (PANTONE 13-1520 & PANTONE 15-3919), two pastel and subtle colors that were reflecting connection and welness. This year, Pantone Color of the Year is unique! Greenery, a fresh and zesty yellow-green (PANTONE 15-0343) is ‘’a refreshing and revitalizing shade, symbolic of new beginnings. The shade evokes the first days…
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Woman-owned Kollekcio Boutique Offers European Style at Reasonable Prices
A friend of mine introduced me to her friends’ boutique, Kollekcio, in Old Town Tustin and it was love at first sight! I have always loved European clothing but not always liked the prices! But the owner, Viktoria Gallegos, was able to negotiate great deals and has brought gorgeous clothes to us ladies in Southern California! I love her taste in fashion and I think every girl needs a pretty dress or two hanging in their closet ready to be worn out on the town. We tried on some of our favorite dresses and outfits. You can really feel the quality of the materials and one of the things…
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Disney’s newest princess comes to DVD with the release of Elena of Avalor: Ready to Rule
Bring Home the Epic Adventure on Disney DVD December 6th Includes Four Full Episodes and a FREE Exclusive Projecting Scepter – A Great Holiday Gift! Set in the enchanted fairytale land of Avalor, “Elena of Avalor” tells the story of Elena, a brave and adventurous teenager who has saved her kingdom from an evil sorceress and must now learn to rule as crown princess until she is old enough to be queen. Elena’s journey leads her to understand that her new role requires thoughtfulness, resilience and compassion, the traits of all truly great leaders. Join Elena as she learns about being a princess who will one day become…
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story out in Theaters December 16th!
From Lucasfilm comes the first of the Star Wars standalone films, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” an all-new epic adventure. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves. I had a chance to check out Rogue One at Walt Disney Studios this week and absolutely loved it! Star War fans will not be disappointed! From…
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5 Delicious Gluten-Free Holiday Desserts
For many, choosing a gluten-free diet is a necessity due to health issues. I do find I feel better if I minimize the amount of foods that contain gluten. You don’t need to feel deprived this holiday season with these yummy treats! Here are some of our favorite gluten-free and vegan sweets we found. Which recipe do you want to try out this holiday season? Gluten-free and Vegan Chocolate Peppermint Cupcake A friend made some of these and posted some pictures on her Instagram feed. Anything to do with chocolate draws me in and she was sweet and dropped one off at my doorstep (Thank you Megan!). Our…