OPI celebrates Disney’s “The Muppets”
November 28, 11
OPI celebrates Disney’s “The Muppets” with Holiday Lacquers inspired by Walt Disney Pictures’ new film.
This holiday season, OPI pays homage to America’s favorite Muppet friends as they hit the big screen in Disney’s The Muppets.
Inspired by the film’s namesake lively and colorful characters, OPI launches twelve limited-edition Nail Lacquers for Holiday 2011. “OPI is so excited to work with Disney to celebrate this long-awaited movie release,” said Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “Not only do The Muppets characters inspire fun, bright and joyful colors, the fashionable Miss Piggy lends her name to three high-shine pink-based hues, ranging from bold red flecked with silver to a multi-dimensional strawberry shade.”
This line features six shimmery reds and neutrals, as well as six glitter-packed shades, including:
Animal-istic
This wild bright red cannot be tamed!
Meep-Meep-Meep
Missing out on this fuchsia would make you weep, weep, weep!
Wocka Wocka!
The popular deep berry makes everything fun and merry!
Pepe’s Purple Passion
This deep, decadent shade is the best purple ever, okay!
Designer, de Better!
And this light metallic bronze is ready for the runway.
Warm & Fozzie
A feel-good shade of metallic copper.
Rainbow Connection
The rainbow glitter of your dreams.
Excuse Moi!
Ahem! This pink glitter has something to say!
Gone Gonzo!
The aqua-blue glitter is taking over the world!
Fresh Frog of Bel Air
A glitter that prefers the greener things in life.
Divine Swine
The finest, most fabulous magenta glitter ever.
Gettin’ Miss Piggy With It!
Red glittery fun for everyone!
Lacquer packed with micas and sparkle gives a 3-dimensional textured look that makes nails look like jewelry. With shades ranging from textured glitters in rainbow, red, green and blue to softer shimmers in copper and bronze metallic hues, these twelve colors provide the perfect accessory for the holiday season.
Available in stores now. For more information visit: www.opi.com
Hairdressers Against AIDS
November 24, 11
Did you know that every single day two new people are infected with HIV in Canada? If you’re like most of us, this statistic is a shocking surprise. It begs the question: How much do we really know about HIV/AIDS in Canada?
On December 1st (World AIDS Day), L’Oréal Professional Products Division and UNESCO invite you to participate in the 10th anniversary of Hairdressers Against AIDS (HAA): a global advocacy campaign in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
In the past year, the campaign has attracted the attention of celebrities, like Audrey Tautou, Monica Belluci and Diane Kruger. These starlets have dedicated their time and efforts into creating a Hairdressers Against AIDS 2011 Calendar:
The goal of the day is to “Use Your Voice, Use Your Power” and spark conversations about HIV/AIDS in Canada. I was honored to be asked to take part on December 1st to mentor a team of L’Oreal hairdressing students to create an educational web video to help raise awareness about HIV/AIDS. Stay tuned next week for my groups video!
Here’s How You Can Help: Use your voice. Use your power. Help spread the message for a beautiful world without AIDS!
Unfortunately, HIV/AIDS is still making the news 30 years after it was discovered…
THE FIGURES ARE THERE TO PROVE IT:
- 33.4 million people are currently living with the HIV/AIDS virus, in the world.
- Only 40% of people are aware of their HIV status.
- 2.7 million new victims a year become infected, half of them young people and children.
- 2 million people die of the disease every year
EVERY REGION OF THE WORLD IS AFFECTED:
- Africa (22.4 million)
- Asia (4.7 million), of which India accounts for half
- Latin America (2 million)
- Eastern Europe (1.5 million)
- North America & Western Europe (2.3 million).
12 MESSAGES TO SHARE ON PREVENTING HIV/AIDS:
1. There are only three means of transmission of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS:
- Unprotected penetrative sex.
- Blood to blood contact, particularly by means of hypodermic needles (sharing of needles by injecting drug users, accidental needlestick injuries suffered by healthcare professionals).
- Mother to child transmission during pregnancy, labour or breastfeeding.
2. Someone who is infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is said to be HIV-positive. Only the advanced stage of HIV infection is referred to as AIDS: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
3. HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is not transmitted by mosquito or spider bites.
4. HIV can be transmitted from a HIV-positive mother to her child. The appropriate medical treatment can avoid the transmission of HIV.
5. An HIV screening test is the only way to ind out if you are HIV-positive or not.
6. There is no risk of contracting HIV from touching, kissing, living or working with someone who is HIV-positive.
7. HIV is not transmitted via the tears, sweat, saliva or coughs and sneezes of someone who is HIV-positive.
8. HIV cannot be contracted from sharing a bed, toilets, shower or home with someone who is HIV-positive.
9. Using a condom to engage in protected sex protects against the risk of contracting HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
10. Treatments for HIV, known as antiretroviral treatments, prevent the virus from multiplying and reduce the onset of opportunistic diseases, thereby slowing the progression towards full-blown AIDS.
11. Knowing you are HIV-positive means you can benefit from the best treatment at the appropriate time.
12. It is important not to be alone when you are HIV-positive. Groups exist to provide information and support. It is also important to attend regular check-ups by HIV/AIDS healthcare specialists.
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Use Your Voice to spark conversations with others. Twitter: #HAAToronto
For more information visit: www.hairdressersagainstaids.com
(Reference & Images from: www.hairdressersagainstaids.com)
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The Beauty of Olives
November 22, 11
Did You Know?
Olive Oil can be used as a way to moisturize and hydrate skin, relieve chapped lips, soften cuticles, smooth out nails and get a dewy glow!
And, if you don’t have any olive oil at home – you can mash together a handful of pitted olives. The natural oils in these little guys will hydrate the skin!
Try this great homemade scrub for your hands!
Olive Hand Scrub
Ingredients:
8 Pitted Olives
1/4 cup sugar
Finely mash olives in a bowl. Mix in sugar. Apply mixture in a circular motion all over your hands. Leave on for 2 minutes then rinse off with warm water. And voila! Soft, smooth hands in no time!
I hope you have a happi day! And, don’t forget to Wake.up & Make.up!
Guerlain Fall 2011 Colour Collection
November 18, 11
GUERLAIN ECRIN 4 COULEURS EYESHADOW ($69)
Available in 9 colour harmonies:
01 – Les Violets
02 – Les Bleus
03 – Les Verts
04 – Les Bois de Rose
05 – Les Gris
06 – Les Fumes
07 – Les Cuirs
08 – Les Perles
09 – Les Noirs
GUERLAIN ROUGE G LIPSTICK ($50)
Available in 3 new shades:
25 -Garconne (red)
70 – Gigolo (rich plum)
71 – Girly (pink)
GUERLAIN EYELINER PENCIL ($30)
Available in 3 new shades:
20 – Kohl Me Navy
30 – Kohl Me Ebony
40 – Kohl Me Jungle
GUERLAIN LIQUID EYELINER ($40)
Available in 1 new shade:
05 – Brun Cendre (intense brown)
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
www.guerlain.com
I hope you have a happi day! And, don’t forget to Wake.up & Make.up!
Cold Sore-FX
November 16, 11
It’s easier than ever to take away the discomfort and unsightly appearance of cold sores. New COLDSORE-FX®, from the makers of COLD-FX®, is a naturally sourced cold sore treatment that helps you look and feel better faster! (www.coldsore-fx.com)
COLD SORE FACTS
The HSV-1 virus, which causes cold sores, is contagious and is spread through contact. It is estimated that 80 percent of adults carry the virus, while 20 to 40 percent experience recurring outbreaks. Cold sores are unpleasant, unattractive and can last for days, even weeks.
COLDSORE-FX
This natural health-care product has been clinically proven to relieve the pain and speed the healing of cold sores faster!
HOW TO USE
Gently rub on a small amount four to six times a day until the sore has healed. Start anytime – COLDSORE-FX will shorten healing time and relieve pain. For adult use only.
BEAUTY EXPERT – PAUL VENOIT’S – 6 STEPS TO CONCEAL WHILE YOU HEAL:
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
www.coldsore-fx.com
I hope you have a happi day! And, don’t forget to Wake.up & Make.up!
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