Take Care of that Skin…at Any Age

No More Lines For You…by TrishyBelle

People always say, ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’, but the reality is…your face is truly your calling card for life. So why not preserve it, pamper it and take care of it, so it lasts you a lifetime? We checked out some great, new skincare products on the market to help you – help your skin.

A little Botox in your medicine cabinet? With RSF Skincare, the answer is YES!  RSF Skincare boasts the highest concentration of peptides available in the market, meaning increased levels of collagen production. While many more expensive products boast peptide concentrations of 17-25%, RSF Skincare maintains 50% peptides in each of its products, which means NO fillers – only quality ingredients. The RSF Anti-Wrinkle Cream is a non-invasive alternative to BOTOX © that mimics the effects of Waglerin 1, a peptide found in the venom of the Temple Viper.  The elevated measure of peptides within the RSF Anti-Wrinkle Cream is formulated to aid in the prevention of premature aging in the delicate area surrounding the eyes, face and neck. Daily use of these products is proven to slow the effects of aging and reduce the appearance of wrinkles all while softening and moisturizing the skin. In a nutshell, RSF Anti-Wrinkle Cream takes on the same action as Botox – sans the needles! With a SRP $185 per bottle, it is a budget-friendly alternative to “surgical” procedures.

Relastin Ultra Emollient^TM is the pinnacle of luxury face creams. This multi-tasking moisturizer combines the dramatic results of Relastin’s signature Zinc Firming Complex™ with nourishing hydration and powerful vitamins and extracts – delivering 360 degree skin rejuvenation. On the surface, the rich, creamy formula hydrates and soothes skin. On the cellular level, Relastin Ultra Emollient smoothes and firms the epidermis by increasing skin’s functional elastin fibers. The advanced formula is enriched with Vitamin C, Vitamin A and peptides. These vitamins and nutrients penetrate skin cells to fight free radical damage, encourage collagen production and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. For $99 per jar, in 2-4 you can have visibly smoother, healthier, more radiant skin. Where can I sign up?!

The Coppertone kid with the tan-line tush is awfully cute, but don’t let that be YOUR baby! Prevent your child from unsightly and sometimes deadly skin conditions with Mustela.  The premier name in skincare for newborns, babes and children, Mustela is committed to protecting young skin with their NEW Sun Protection Set (SRP $37.50).  Mustela’s Sun Protection Set contains all of the essentials to keeping baby’s skin protected and moisturized this summer and keeping your mind at ease.  Packaged in a new eco-friendly, yellow-trimmed transparent gift tote, the set includes High Protection Sun Lotion SPF 50, Sun Cream for Sensitive Areas SPF 50, Facial Cleansing Cloths and Hydra Bebe Body Spray. Mustela is the #1 European baby skin care line and with over 55 years in the industry - shouldn’t it be yours and your baby’s?

Got some junk in the trunk? I said GOT SOME JUNK IN YOUR TRUNK?! No worries…we all do, and now with some help from Tarte Cosmetics, we can smooth it and tan it – the healthy way. Do double-duty beauty…get tan and taut in one easy step with celluFIGHTfrom Tarte.  Achieve a natural, healthy glow with a hydrating, gradual self tanner that works on all skin tones. celluFIGHTis formulated with skinTIGHT complex – an anti-cellulite complex that firms and tones skin while improving elasticity. This anti-cellulite self tanner contains clinically proven antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that prevent long-term build-up of fat tissues under the skin.  70% of test subjects saw immediate reduction in the appearance of cellulite dimples.  Can I buy a case?  celluFIGHTis available at Sephora.com for a SRP of $40.

Put Some Yum in your Rum

Make the Captain a Little Jealous…by RiriBelle

Thinking of making a rum-based drink to cool off this summer…thinking of the Capt? Pondering Malibu? Bacardi weighing on your mind?  Bend your mind a little further south and  head to the Dominican Republic and splash a little  Brugal Rum into the mix!

With a new edition to Brugal rum portfolio Brugal Extra Viejo rum now let’s you unleash a little Carribbean paradise right into your own party. This exceptionally smooth and oh-so-delicious rum is now available in major US cities and just begging for you to sip, taste and smile!

Extra Viejo, meaning extra old, is a sophisticated and elegant rum.  A blend of older reserves, it immediately commands attention with its mesmerizing, dark crystallized amber appearance and mouth-watering bouquet of raisins, toasted oak and pipe tobacco notes. Its textured, seemingly weightless body delivers long-lasting flavors that include French roast coffee, warm toffee, hot cocoa and hints of nutmeg and anise. Sounds like dessert to me…Created in the Dominican Republic by Don Andres Brugal in 1888, Brugal is the largest-selling rum brand in the Dominican Republic and among the top five rum brands in the world.

Brugal Extra Viejo is available in a 750 ml size for an average retail price of $24.99 and a one-liter size for $29.99.  Brugal Extra Viejo joins Brugal Anejo, Brugal Gold and Brugal White to a variety of of world-class, authentic rums that are perfect straight, on the rocks or in an array of cocktail recipes.  Your Pina Colada just called…she wants a spash of Brugal Extra Viejo rum…don’t disappoint.

Re-Use Me…BYOB

Bags with Style and Purpose…by Christabelle

Whole Foods is opening up in my neighborhood at the end of this summer. I couldn’t be more excited to shop…fresh foods – organic greens – fair trade items…this is sure going to beat shopping at the Associated Grocery Store (which I lovingly call the “Ass-Can”) around the corner from where I live. As I prepare for my dream grocer to arrive, I am also conditioning myself to be more green and hug Earth just a little bit tighter. How, you ask, can I do that and still be stylish and every bit the fashionista I am?  Simply put, with ECOBAGS. 

Did you know that the US Environmental Protection Agency states that over 380 billion (with a “b”) plastic bags, sacks and wraps are consumed in our country this year?  That’s A LOT of plastic – worse yet – only .06% is recycled.  That is why I have devoted myself to shopping with ECOBAGS Totes With Quotes – the eco-friendly reusable bags that are stylish, affordable, fashion forward and GOOD FOR THE PLANET! With celebrity followers like Jessica Biel and Rachel McAdams, you know you are on fashion’s fast track.

With totes featuring “Get Hip To Green”, “Think Global Act Local” , “Make Love Not Carbon”, “Talk Green to Me” and my personal favorite “Nothing On Me is Plastic”; there is sure to be a bag for everyone…including the rocker, the activist, the eco-aware, the parent and even the envogue. Toss these machine washable totes into your purse when you shop at the grocery store, farmer’s market, even at the mall (each bag can hold up to the equivalent of 4-5 plastic bags).  They are great for road trips, the gym and vacations…I have become the talk of the beach with my ECOBAG draped across my shoulder.

With price points that vary from $5.99 – $16, you can follow the BYOB (Bring Your Own Bag) mantra even on a budget!  Check out ECOBAGS.com and find the bag that suits your persona.

I’ll Huff and I’ll Puff…

Inflatable WHAT?!…by AliBelle

Beer Pong was not only a pastime at college – it was a religion we all practiced. Since graduating, it is tough to find a household with a ping-pong table…and on the occasion one is available, NO ONE is ok with splashing beer all over it.  The SMELL – the CLEANUP – the WARPING OF THE WOOD! Now all worries can be left in the past (along with final exams!) as I discovered the best thing since Natty Light Beers…The PORTOPONG!!!

Now you can take your favorite drinking game is not only portable, but it can floatwith just a few short puffs of air (or in my case, a few steps onto an air pump!) or hang from a tree with PortOPong! Created in pink, blue and a patriotic red/white/blue for celebrating on Memorial Day, July 4th or even Labor Day…this beer-pong table will sure to get your BBQ or party started right… the portOpong way! Featuring recessed cup holders, so your tumblers stay in place, quick inflate/deflate valve and 6 feet in length…you can get a party started no matter where you are. Made of durable vinyl, there are grommets built in so you can strap your table down while playing outside, or suspend it from a tent or tree. And don’t forget – portOpong was designed for the pool (general warning – DO NOT DRINK EXCESSIVELY in the sun or water).  For a mere $49.99, you can be crowned Party Royalty when you come with you PortOPong in tow…

And if you are watching the Beer Pong match from the sidelines, watch in comfort with the WondaWedge!  This inflatable pillow with permanently attached mat, is perfect for poolside parties, the beach, picnics, outdoor concerts, or reading/recuperating in bed.  Lightweight for travel, stores in a small space, users set their own comfort level by adding more or less air into it. Watch those fireworks this year in style and comfort without the hassle of clumsy folding chairs and loungers! Easy to inflate and even easier to fold and stow into a backpack or tote…the WondaWedge is your 360 degree solution to lounging - better than a beach lounger as sand won’t stick or penetrate – great for outdoor concerts as it doesn’t tear up turf – and perfect for an impromptu star gazing night. The WondaWedge can be easily stowed under a bed, in a trunk and even in your luggage for comfort-on-the-go.  With a suggested retail price of $24.00 and available in every color under the rainbow, the WondaWedge is the one and only lounger you will need all summer long and beyond…