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Sears Launching Now + Here Fast Fashion Shops

Hey Fashionistas! An exciting new fast fashion shop called Now + Here was just announced by Sears. It features styles that will change with the trends, ensuring its members have immediate access to monthly deliveries of the hottest new fashions. Set in a hip and digitally enhanced shopping environment, Now + Here enables Shop Your Way members to keep their fingers on the pulse of fashion, offered at affordable prices. Now + Here will also be available on SEARS.com and ShopYourWay.com where Shop Your Way members will be able to access exclusive content, including behind-the-scenes videos and fashion tips.

In celebration of the launch of Now + Here, Sears is hosting a first-of-its-kind virtual fashion event on April 14 at 9 pm EDT, followed by a live fashion chat with celebrity Brooke Burke-Charvet at http://bit.ly/1o4c2XK. Anyone can attend the virtual event. Just register by visiting http://bit.ly/1o4c2XK. For those unable to attend the evening event, a second show will be held on April 15 at 2 pm EDT with our searsStyle editor. The event will include a virtual runway show experience, behind-the-scenes video, a new product lookbook and live shopping of all the looks throughout the show. During the live chat, Brooke will share her best fashion tips, answer guest questions and offer style advice.

Shop Your Way members will also get special access to view a unique style video created by Brooke. Live updates will be posted throughout the event on searsStyle.com and ShopYourWay.com. Now + Here’s assortment of fashion tops, bottoms, cardigans and vests will range in price from $20 to $42.

Don’t forget to register! Visit http://bit.ly/1o4c2XK today!

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Enter the ModCloth Twirl Around the World Contest

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Are you an expert twirler? Many of us started off as young girls in an Easter dress and big skirt that twirled so nicely we made ourselves dizzy going around in circles. If you still got that awesomeness going on, show off your twirling capabilities with the ModCloth Twirl Around the World Contest and you could win a $350 gift card! Snap a photo of yourself twirling in your favorite spring ensemble and upload to the Style Gallery or post on your Instagram account with the hashtag #modtwirl. Videos will also be considered on Instagram. Contest ends 3/31 at 10am PT. One Instagram winner and one Style Gallery winner will be chosen on 3/31 by EOD. Happy twirling!

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Madison Reed: Loving My Salon Quality Hair Color at Home

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Madison Reed Review

There’s no better way to feel renewed and prepared for the spring season than with fresh color for your hair. As soon as it starts hinting at a change in the season I am ready to go shopping for new clothes and freshen up my look.

Getting hair color done at a salon can be PRICEY! I would much rather use that money to bolster my spring wardrobe, but I’m not always thrilled with the results of home hair color. So, I was excited to try Madison Reed, a NEW way to color your hair at home with salon quality results thanks to micro-pigment color technology.

The awesomeness of Madison Reed starts right with the online ordering process. They have lots of tools to help you determine exactly what color to order. They have a Color Advisor tool that considers features such as your skin tone to find your best shade. They also have a Color Translator that can help find the Madison Reed shade that is best for you based on your current home coloring brand and shade.

When the help gets really special is that they also have colorists on hand to help with your questions. You can choose to speak to them by phone, through online chat or by email. You can also send them your photo so they are able to give you answers by actually looking at you!

The second part of Madison Reed that I LOVE is that their hair color is healthier for you AND for your hair. They pack it with rich nutrients like keratin, argan oil and ginseng root extract. It makes your hair feel stronger and look shinier and better than before you colored. The formula has no amonia-based dyes and is also free of resorcinol, and parabens, taking the harsh out of hair color.

Getting the Madison Reed hair coloring kit in the mail was fun! It is packed so nicely and has every goodie you can think of to make your coloring experience a breeze. It even has Madison Reed shampoo and conditioner (which I have already sampled in the past – love them!) On to my results…….

This was my BEFORE picture. As you can see my roots were giving away the fact that I haven’t been a true blonde since junior high school. And luckily you can’t see it in the picture, but there were some (gasp) gray hairs showing too!

Using the Madison Reed hair color was a breeze. They include special touches not available in a drugstore color kit like barrier cream to protect your skin, cleansing wipes to take care of those “oops” spots, a protective cap and TWO pair of gloves – one for the coloring process and one for the rinsing.

One of the biggest things I noticed was that there was NO overpowering chemical smell like I’m used to! It was such a pleasure to not feel like I was choking and gagging while coloring. I was also happy to know that I wouldn’t be walking around with that smell in my hair for the next day!

And – my final result! I was happy with the even color – something I’m not always great about is spreading the color evenly, but it worked like a charm! And those pesky greys I mentioned, I’m happy to confirm that Madison Reed provided 100% grey hair coverage.

Madison Reed Hair Color

Ready to try Madison Reed yourself? This is a GREAT time to do so because they are offering 20% off plus FREE shipping for the month of March! To get the deal, just enter promo code NEWYOU at checkout.

Madison Reed Hair Color

Weddington Way Dress Giveaway

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Planning a wedding? Check out Weddington Way! They have just launched a new line of dresses inspired by famous silver screen starlets, with cuts made to flatter all body shapes. They are so excited about this new collection that they are giving away a FREE dress!

One lucky bride-to-be can win one of these 6 new and exclusive dresses, in the style and color of her choice. All you have to do is sign up for the Weddington Way Dress Giveaway and add your favorite dress to your showroom.

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New Spectrum Sun Collection from Warby Parker

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I know it’s barely spring, but before we know it summer will be here! Warby Parker is getting you ready for the beautiful, bright days ahead with their recently launched Sun Spectrum Collection. A colorful collection of nine new styles, including the Warby Parker Sunglasses – Minnie in Eucalyptus and the Warby Parker Sunglasses – Hall in Whiskey Tortoise with their debut triple-gradient lenses, featuring three rich colors that are exclusive to Warby Parker. That added punch will help with those extra hours of daylight. You can view the full Sun Spectrum Collection, here:http://www.warbyparker.com/spectrum-sun.

There is more exciting news – Warby Parker has opened a new New York storefront! The new store will be located on Lexington Avenue and will feature the original marquee, a photo booth to test out your new frames and and pneumatic tubes that move inventory through the store! If you are in or around New York, be sure to check it out!

Warby Parker Sunglasses – Piper in Revolver Black

Warby Parker Sunglasses – Downing in Walnut Tortoise

Warby Parker Sunglasses – Minnie in Eucalyptus

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Revive an Old Outfit for Spring with a Polka Dot Skinny Belt

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As spring starts peeking it’s way into our neighborhoods it’s nice to finally start making the transition from our winter layers to cute and fun spring outfits. If you want to add a dash of spring and give life to an old outfit without spending much money, an accessory can be just the thing you need. These polka dot skinny belts from Modern Penny are an easy way to do that! Add one to a solid color dress and you have a “new” dress for Easter. Or, simply wear one over a long shirt or tunic for a cute look that can be casual with jeans or more dressy with pants, a skirt or leggings.

These belts are only $3.99 and you have your choice of green, blue, red or white. For shipping you pay a flat $2.99 no matter now many you order – so you may want to order a couple for the most bang for your buck! ORDER HERE

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New pop-arazzi Cosmetic Brushes at CVS – Review and Reader Giveaway

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pop-arazzi Cosmetic Brushes at CVS

To give yourself a professional looking makeup job you need the right tools, but you don’t want to spend a fortune, right? If you had a fortune to spend you could just keep a makeup artist on staff full-time (wouldn’t that be nice?)

But, you can get the tools you need at an affordable price and as conveniently as going to your local CVS store. The new pop-arazzi line of budget-friendly cosmetic brushes has just launched and is filled with all the brushes you need for all kinds of applications. They include:

Powder Brush – $2.99
Foundation Brush – $2.99
Concealer Brush – $1.99
Eye Shadow Brush – $2.99
Brow and Lash Brush – $1.99
Eyeliner Brush – $1.99
Eye Crease Blender Brush – $1.99
5-Piece Brush Set, includes Powder, Eyeliner, Eye Shadow, Eye Smudge, and Brow & Lash Brushes – $5.99

I’m liking these brushes because there is one available for every use I can think of, the bristles are soft, but sturdy enough to stand up to wear and the bright pink handles add a fun pop of color to my makeup kit. And at these amazing prices you can afford to get every brush in the line and not have to fret if one happens to be misplaced.

Where to Buy: You can find the brushes at your local CVS store or online at CVS.com.

Reader Giveaway: One lucky Jinxy Beauty reader will win a full set of all of the pop-arazzi brushes listed above. To enter, just complete the entry form below by 11:59pm ET on 4/8/14. Good luck!

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Create Your Own Fashion Book with Blurb

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Do you want a way to express your fashionable side? Are you looking to promote yourself as a stylist or just want to share your great ideas with friends? Blurb is a cool company that lets you make books about anything that interests you. And if you¹re interested in fashion and styleand love to show it offmaking a book of your personal fashion is a fantastic way to capture your sartorial genius for all time. Whether you want it just for yourself, so you can look through your greatest hits, or you¹re a bit of an Internet fashionista who wants to make a book to sell, you¹ll find these tips pretty helpful:

1. It¹s all about lighting. To make your fashion really pop, choose natural light or studio light with a soft box (you can even make one from a lamp and last season¹s white t-shirt). If you¹re using a flash, you¹ll probably want to bounce it or stick a diffusion filter on it.

2. Make a shot list. This is a critical step, and even more important if you are photographing models. Even if your model is just your best friend who owes you a favor, they¹ll appreciate it if you know exactly what you want to shoot. Think about the poses you want to capture, the outfits you want them to wear, and the details that you want to highlight in every shot.

3. White balance (WB). Accurate color and skin tones come from making sure the WB function on your camera is set to your lighting situation.

4. Choose the right lens/zoom setting. If you¹re using a wide angle, you¹re going to lose your beautiful lines (and your model may never forgive you). If you have a camera with different zoom levels, zoom out to minimize lens barrel distortion.

5. Keep it stylish. It¹s a fashion shoot, after all. Play music, keep things moving, try new angles. Attitude, attitude, attitude.

6. Dress it up. Make your book as fashionable as the clothing featured in it. Choose a simple design that doesn¹t upstage the clothing, but still looks chic. Pick a size and paper type that showcases the work brilliantly.

If you¹ve ever paid attention to what¹s on the catwalk, you know that fashion means different things to different people. Follow your own fashion obsessions and document them in a fashionable book. If you look good today in person, imagine looking great forever on the printed page with Blurb! Start your Blurb book now and Save 25% on print book orders of $75+ at Blurb.

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Get Caroline’s Necklace from 2 Broke Girls!

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This morning I was browsing through the new items on Jane.com and stopped dead when I got to the Must Have Pearl Necklace and said That’s Caroline’s Necklace from 2 Broke Girls! While I don’t recommend wearing it EVERY SINGLE DAY like she does, it is a super cute necklace that definitely adds some flair to any outfit, even a polyester waitress uniform like Caroline’s. They have a limited quantity on Jane.com right now and you can choose from Ivory, Gray or Light Pink. And it’s only $14.99! (Marked down from $38.99)

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DIY Muppets Nail Art from OPI and Muppets Most Wanted

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Show your Muppet love with these fun and creative Muppets nail art ideas courtesy of OPI and Muppets Most Wanted! There are four fun designs to choose from:

You can find the Disney Muppets Most Wanted Mini Set by OPI here!