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Karmin G3 Salon Pro Hair Dryer Review

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Ever notice when you have your hair blown out at the salon how quickly it dries and how great it looks afterwards?  You can get the same results at home – – IF you use the right dryer!  I recently received the Karmin G3 Salon Pro Hair Dryer and found out how easy this can be.

The G3 is the first hair dryer that Karmin has added to their Professional Hair Tools line.  They have blown it out of the park with this one by packing it with a powerful 2000 watts, which means lots of power and fast drying.

The reason it helps your hair look better is that it uses ceramic heating for healthier styling and ionic technology produces a faster drying time and emits negative ions to provide smooth, soft, shiny styling.  It’s also versatile with both a diffuser AND a narrow nozzle attachment to style and design with a styling brush or other tools and focusing in on small sections of hair like your bangs.

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I’m loving using this dryer.  My hair dries so quickly and it looks shiny and health when I’m done.    I also appreciate the versatility of the 3 ways temperature and 2 ways speed settings so I can get just the performance I need.  Oh, and it’s light for a powerful dyer too – under 2 pounds!

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How to Make Your Own Gel Nail Polish from Regular Polish

Make Your Own Gel Nail Polish from Regular Polish

Gel Nail Polish and Manicures are one of the newer up to date trends.  They are a longer lasting wear nail polish that come in variety of colors, glitters, even french manicure.  Although, they have a lot of similar stuff as regular nail polishes, there are a ton more colors of regular polish than there are in gel polish!

So do you want to have all your regular polish be like Gel? Well now you can and here is how to make your own Gel Nail Polish from regular polish! In the salons they have to put your gel polish under a light to cure the polish.  You don’t need a light for this process and you will have the same results as if you just had a regular gel polish manicure!

How to Make Your Own Gel Nail Polish from Regular Polish

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Procedure:

  1. First, clean your nails really well with acetone to remove any old polish, dirt, or debris
  2. Apply one coat of gelous nail top coat and let it dry
  3. Next, apply one coat of the desired color nail polish and allow it to completely dry
  4. Apply another coat of gelous nail top coat and allow to dry completely
  5. Apply one more coat of your chosen color and allow that to dry
  6. Apply one coat of your favorite regular top coat and allow to dry
  7. Apply one last coat of gelous top coat and allow to dry completely!
  8. You’re all done!

See all it takes is a little patience to wait for all the coats to dry! But you’ll have a long lasting, beautiful gel manicure! Hope you enjoy!

Limited Edition Summer Brights Welcome Box

 

Avon Friends and Family Sale 15% Off Coupon Code!

4.20-4.25- Friends and Family Offer 15% off $40 Coupon Code: FAMILYSALE

Hooray!! It’s time for the Avon Friends and Family Sale! Now through 4/25 you can take 15% off your entire order of $40 or more when you enter coupon code FAMILYSALE at checkout.  You’ll also get FREE shipping!

Be sure to take a look around because besides all of your favorite Avon products they have lots of new things for summer!

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Monroe and Main Mother’s Day Giveaway

This is a Fashionista Event Opportunity, and is hosted by Still Blonde after all these YEARS and Modly Chic.  

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Happy Mother’s Day!!  Yes, I know I’m a little early, but the day will soon be here.  I’m lucky to have such an awesome mom, so I was excited about the opportunity to partner up with her to model a dress from Monroe and Main that is just perfect for Mother’s Day, spring weddings, Sunday brunch, or almost any occasion – the Hand Crocheted Jacket and Dress.

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The Hand Crocheted Jacket and Dress is surprisingly soft – not like the old school crochet afghans that might be on your Grandma’s couch.  It’s made of ramie and cotton and feels great to the touch and is very comfy to wear.

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The dress is fully lined in nylon, which makes it a breeze to wear and the empire waist is flattering on so many different figures.  

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We both liked that it has a cute little matching jacket with crochet-covered buttons.  The jacket is  also perfect for adding a little flair to other sundresses or other summer outfits and would even look great with jeans.

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We had a great time trying on an modeling our dresses (shout out to my hubby for being the camera man).  But now, you readers can also get in on the fun with a great giveaway!

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Reader Giveaway:  One lucky Jinxy Beauty reader will receive a Monroe and Main Mother’s day gift basket valued at $108.  It includes all the items you see above:  Toile Tote, Feather Leopard Scarf (one of Shelley’s faves!), Vanilla Amber Bath Set, Two-Tone Petal Necklace & Earring Set, Round-Crystal Rose Stretch Band Watch.  To enter, just complete the entry form below by 5-04-2014, 11:59 PM EST.  Good luck!

(NOTE:  After you enter our giveaway, check the link at the bottom where you will find 14 other blogs where you can also enter to win a Monroe and Main Mother’s day gift basket.  One will be given away through each site!)
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The SFP LookBook: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014 Collections Reader Giveaway

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Whether you missed out on the excitement of NY Fashion Week this spring or if you WERE there and want to relive the experience, we have the book for you! Schiffer Fashion Press (SFP) has released the Spring 2014 edition of its acclaimed SFP LookBook series.

This indispensible volume of runway looks from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York is ideal for identifying trends in color, fabric, embellishment, styling, and silhouette. Here are images of more than 3,200 looks from more than 85 of today’s top designers, including Carolina Herrera, Mara Hoffman, Nicole Miller, Noon by Noor, Pamella Roland, Rebecca Minkoff, and more. This exhaustive compilation showcases high-end ready-to-wear, sportswear, menswear, swimwear, resort, and eveningwear presentations, but also offers comprehensive looks at styling trends for hair, beauty, and accessories. The SFP LookBook compiles everything that the Spring 2014 collections have to offer in one volume of high-quality images–it is a must have for designers, trend spotters, students, stylists, buyers, and fashion enthusiasts everywhere.

10014955_1470808796470508_1518638341_oThis huge book is overflowing with photos from designers recreating NY Fashion Week on the pages in your hands (or maybe sitting on your desk because it is a heavy book!) With multiple photos on each page it is easy to have an overview of each collection and compare and contrast the looks. It’s a great source of inspiration for any fashionista who wants to stay on top of the trends!

Reader Giveaway:  One lucky Jinxy Beauty reader will win their own copy of The SFP LookBook: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014 Collections. To enter, just fill out the entry form by 11:59pm ET on 5/9/14.  Good luck!

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Give Back with EcoTools for Earth Month + Reader Giveaweay

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April is Earth Month.  Do you want to live beautifully while giving back to the community during this special month? The EcoTools Living Beautifully Project, which annually donates to organizations that represent a blend of green living and beauty, is giving you a chance to win a $10,000 donation for the charity of your choice.

Now through April 30, 10 fans who make a purchase on ecotools.com will be entered to win a $10,000 grant in their name!  Winners will then be able to gift the donation to their favorite charity.

What is your favorite charity?  Your purchase could benefit them with $10,000 to do more good!

Check out ecotools.com for the full list of product offerings.

Reader Giveaway:  As an added incentive to  give back this month, we’re partnering with EcoTools to offer Give Back Giveaway with one lucky Jinxy Beauty reader winning the essentials you need to look and live beautifully every day.

The Give Back Giveaway prize includes:

To enter, just complete the entry form below by 11:59pm ET on 4/30/14.  Good luck!

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Enter the ModCloth Spring-time to Shine Contest

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Are you sporting your spring fashions yet?  If you have a look you love, you can share your spring style with ModCloth’s ‘Spring-Time to Shine’ Contest, and be entered for a chance to win a $50 gift cerfiticate!

Entering is simple — just snap a photo of yourself in your freshest spring ensemble and upload to the Style Gallery. Outfits do not need to feature ModCloth (although it is encouraged!), and users can submit as many entries as their hearts desire. Two winners will be chosen and featured by ModCloth. This contest is open to both domestic and international applications through 1 p.m. PT on 4/28. Please see our blog for more details. Good luck!

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Easy Style at Home, in the Car and on the Go with Kleenex

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It’s awesome when brands we love make it easy to bring style into the everyday aspects of our lives.  Kleenex has been doing just that with their fabulous new package designs to add some “pop” to your everyday, whether you’re at home, in the car, or out and about.

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In celebration of Kleenex’s 90th anniversary, they have created the Kleenex® Style Studio. It’s a super fun site that helps you discover more of the Kleenex® Brand designs and products you love.  You might even find a few things that will surprise you.  For example, did you know:

– Kleenex has been in the MOMA twice!
– Kleenex invented Social in 1941 with a campaign called True Confessions
– Kleenex started out as facial tissue for removing makeup.

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Another awesome tidbit is that Kleenex has partnered with Isaac Mizrahi to create 4 designs which are intended to evoke confidence and inspiration to help you express your personal style and step out of your comfort zone when it comes to incorporating the latest trends. I love that Isaac Mizrahi continues to take steps to help make fashion style accessible for everyone!  Exclusively on the Kleenex style finder you can watch videos featuring Isaac Mizrahi where he provides his latest style advice and shares his own experience as a design leader for more than two decades.

I took some of Isaac’s advice and set out to incorporate some simple style into various areas of my everyday life.  I started in my house.  With so many designs, I found the perfect compliments to my bedroom, office and kitchen – the rooms where I spend most of my time.

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If I’m not at home, there’s a good chance I’ll be in my car and I found a fun design for the car too.  Tell me if this is really silly – When I was in the store looking at this design, I thought, “How lucky am I?!?  The only initial they have is the letter “D” and that is exactly what I would want since my last name starts with D”.  It wasn’t until I got home and looked at the package from a different angle that I realized that they are actually little cars.  So, this package is perfect for anyone – even if your last name DOESN’T start with a D!

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And last, but certainly not least.  When I’m not at home or in my car, I still want to keep Kleenex within reach, so I have a super-cute go pack tucked into my purse.  I love that bold, geometric design in such a bright color!

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Be sure to visit the Kleenex Style Studio to see which style suits you best! Take the style quiz and read fun facts about the history of Kleenex.  You can also score a coupon when you take the fashion quiz!

OPI and Major League Baseball Team Up for Fashion Plate MLB Nail Polish

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Now you can combine your love for your team with your love of an awesome manicure thanks to OPI and Major League Baseball.  They have just teamed up for the first time ever and the result is big league style.  OPI is saluting female fans with this set of glamorous shades in classic baseball colors. Every shade is a team player, each in mini size, so step right up to The Fashion Plate!

  • Umpires Come Out at Night: This midnight blue is perfect for Friday night at the game.
  • Girls Love Diamonds: Whether on the finger or on the field, this pure white is totally engaging.
  • 7th Inning Strrretch: Take this steely grey blue out to the ballgame.
  • Short-STOP!: This rich, creme red is a real catch.
  • Orange You Going to the Game?: This bright and playful orange is a ticket to fun.
  • Love Athletes in Cleats: This shimmery red and a man in uniform…now that’s romantic.

You can score your own at beautystoredepot.com for just $15.92 when you use coupon code 20AA and you’ll even get shipping, too.

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Reebok SkyScape Runaround Shoe – You Can Customize Them!

 

 

While we all love a closet full of shoes, it’s still nice to have shoes that do double (or triple) duty so you can go through our busy days without adding to the “to do” list by having to change shoes too!  With so many activities in your life, who has time to coordinate a multitude of shoes to go with them all?

Check out the Reebok SkyScape Runaround Shoe. This shoe is so super comfortable you can wear it to the gym, workout, then onto a full day of errands and running about town. And it doesn’t look like the standard workout shoe — it is simple and stylish and looks great with everything from yoga pants to jeans. You can even customize it to work with your wardrobe!

If you’ve noticed Miranda Kerr wearing a pair of hot new pink shoes in the press, then the Reebok SkyScape has already caught your eye. (If you haven’t seen hers, take a look at her SkyScape commercial that everyone is buzzing about.) The Reebok SkyScape Runaround Shoe is now on sale. Go design yours today!

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