From Our Friends at Quidad

RepairYour Hair with Ouidad 12 Minute Deep Treatment!

It’s no secret that hair takes a beating as the temperatures rise.  Sun, salt and chlorine are hard to avoid and can leave strands dry and damaged as we approach the fall season.  Turn to the Ouidad 12Minute Deep Treatment to restore and hydrate your locks.  In just 12 minutes, your strands will look soft, supple and most of all, hydrated. 

Originally designed for use in the Ouidad salons to repair hair and prepare it for treatments, the 12 Minute Deep Treatment penetrates the hair cuticle and restores shine. It is packed with 21amino acids that rebuild the internal molecular layer of the hair and replenish moisture so that curls are instantly soft, healthy and manageable. 

12 Minute Deep Treatment Intensive Repair Effectively penetrates the hair to bond with the cuticle. Use every two weeks for six weeks and continue to use once a month there after.

The Ouidad 12 Minute Deep Treatment is available for $25 at Ouidad.com

P.S. From Aéropostale

Have you checked out Aéropostale's new store for kids, P.S.? I absolutely love their clothes for the kids! They are very stylish and great for the little ones. If I could I would go on and on about their clothes and the endless combinations of outfits you could create for your kids. Instead I will only talk about a few.

About P.S. from Aéropostale

"The new P.S. from Aéropostale™ brand offers trend-right merchandise at compelling values for girls and boys ages seven to twelve. The P.S. from Aéropostale store provides an experience that is cool for kids and enjoyable for parents. The Company plans to open a total of approximately ten stores, primarily in the New York metropolitan area, during fiscal 2009. P.S. from Aéropostale products can only be purchased in its stores or online through its e-commerce website ps4u.com."

This multi-color bandeau dress is great for Summer! Plus, it is on sale for only $12.99 from $39.50. How could you say no to buying this for your little girl. The colors are great and it is light, perfect for this heat wave. Pair it with a cute pair of sandals and you are done.

My daughter loves the sparkle gladiator sandals. They come in several colors and are on sale for only $8.99 from $29.50. Their prices are great!

Their boys collection also starts at age 4, and the sizes fit great! How handsome does he look in his collared shirt and cargo shorts? So handsome! I cannot wait to start shopping for Fall!

How could you go wrong with a cute floral halter and a pair of white shorts? Or what about an all white woven crochet dress, which was my daughter's favorite.

I will definitely be shopping there for back to school! They have all the accessories, clothing, shoes and more! Make sure you connect with P.S. by Aéropostale on their Facebook page, and follow on Twitter @PSfromAero.



Knocked-Up Fitness

I may not be pregnant, but I do have two little ones, so know what it is like to be pregnant. There are so many mixed emotions, and you say from the beginning you are going to eat healthy and are going to stay in shape....but the chocolate sundaes with whip cream and a cherry (maybe 2) keep calling your name.

If you do have a healthy pregnancy with no complications and your doctor says it is okay for you to continue to workout, then you definitely should look into getting the Knocked-Up Fitness DVDs. The name alone tells you this is obviously a great workout for women who are pregnant. So who is behind these fabulous workout for soon to be moms?

(Picture provided by Knocked-Up Fitness.)

" Erica Ziel, founder of Core Athletica Inc., is one of Southern California’s most sought-after experts for fitness-infused Pilates and personal training. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology & Health from Iowa State University and is a Certified Personal Trainer, Pilates Instructor, Nutritionist and “Mom of 3″. 

With vast experience in pre and post-natal fitness, Erica launched Knocked-UpFitness for reaching the sassy modern mom with real and relevant topics. It is truly an online destination for women who want to stay fit and healthy during all stages of pregnancy, including after baby is born.
Erica is excited to share with all the wonders of pregnancy, specifically related to fitness but will expand to more pre/postnatal topics. Please email any questions you have. Erica looks forward to connecting with you momma’s out there!"

You can find the DVDs on Amazon, and get the 2 Prenatal DVD's Combo Pack with Free Thera Band or buy the DVDs separate. So stay fit throughout your 9 months and follow on Twitter @KnockedUpFit, and like Knocked-Up Fitness on their Facebook page.

Report Shoes for the Little One

I have always been a fan of Report Shoes, and so has my daughter. My daughter loves everything about clothing and shoes, and I think it is simply adorable. The more glitz and glam on her sandals the better. As I was looking on the site she saw the Karina Flat that she fell in love with.

She is loving pinks and purples right now so this shoe was for her. Throw on with a little dress or shorts, their outfit is complete! She wears them everywhere and will not take them off. In the photos you can see how happy she is with them on. Oh, and you can tell that she loves temporary tattoos as well. She recently went to a birthday party and all the girls got all glammed up with makeup and more.

You cannot see in this picture, but in the middle of the flower is a rhinestone. I absolutely love how soft the flower looks....and a little peep toe shoe is always adorable.

They are perfect for Spring, Summer, and Fall! I Know I'm not heading over to Report Shoes and looking for a style similar for myself! Which shoe do you absolutely love from their site?

A peek into Celebrity Homes

Written by Steve Harris on behalf of Time4Sleep. Steve is an interior design enthusiast, rugby player and musician.

Flame-haired beauty Julianne Moore is already an inspiration to women everywhere thanks to her classic sense of style and glittering career, but when you take a peek at the décor in her New York apartment, you'll find a whole new reason to revere the actress. Her bedroom offers the kind of simple elegance that you'd imagine would result in perfect clarity of mind every morning. A sprawling bed similar to those available from bed specialists Time4Sleep is given the recognition it deserves - in pride of place at the centre of the room. Crisp white sheets which, according to photos from World of Interiors magazine, appear to be from New York bed linen store Olatz, are the perfect addition to the ultra-comfy-looking bed.

A grey headboard is coordinated with luxurious curtains which frame the two windows as they stretch from the soft beige floor to the cool white ceiling. A few simple pieces of art and a pair of unfussy wall-lamps set above the bed give the room a peaceful and slightly melancholy air, while an empty white marble fireplace reminds us of the luxury quietly present in the room.   

Moving on from understated chic: celebrity couple Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin have recently splashed out on a stunning $10.45million (£6,703,675) L.A pad, according to an exclusive report by TMZ. With six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, their new abode takes luxurious living to new extremes. On the outside, the building is snowy white and pristine.  Perfectly-pruned shrubs are set at regular intervals, and inside the perfect placement continues. In the hallway, a grey and cream colour scheme is brought to life by diamond chequered flooring and then echoed around the rest of the space by the skirting boards, sofa and even the wall-mounted figures that guard the front door.

While just as grand, the living room takes more risks than the entrance hall. A collection of old-fashioned circular chandeliers similar to the antique piece here, descend majestically from a white ceiling, while strikingly stark white walls play host to luxury paneling and floor-to-ceiling windows. The unexpected twist comes from the zigzag patterned dark wood flooring, which gives the room a more substantial, homely feel.

Throughout Gwyneth and Chris's new house a luxurious base of whites, creams and sleek lines are personalized with country-home inspired additions which, despite it being just one year old, give the home a traditional quality - perfect for a family with young children

Hair Help

Hello everyone! After looking at a few pictures I decided it is time to get a new look. I have had my hair every different color....but have been seeing dip dyed and ombre hair trending. What are your thoughts on it? So you can get a better look to help me out, this is me.

I was outside that day so please excuse the hair. I have dark hair though.....so when I tend to do blonde highlights, there is the pain of them looking like they grew out a few days later. I always love to do something different, and I think that is why I'm loving the dip dyed hair or ombre look. What should I do? Below is a picture of ombre hair.

Obviously mine is much darker but you get the idea. Now here is dip dyed.

 So if you have a second let me know your thoughts. I look forward to hearing them!

Enter the World of Lazoo!

Have you entered the world of Lazoo yet? "Enter the realm of a child's imagination, a place of endless possibility where cars race across tree branches, mermaids teach dinosaurs to sing, and ghosts host fashion shows. In this world, kids are encouraged to think independently." ~Lazoo

(The picture above was provided by Lazoo.)

The mission of Lazoo is to foster a child’s creative process, encourage self-expression and empower the imagination. Their products are adorable and encourage your child to learn and their creativity to soar. Their line of apps and books are great for the little ones. Their clothing for the kids is also adorable and you must check them out for infants and toddlers.

Their Hoshi Backpack is adorable. It is yellow which is a great color for kids, and the adjustable straps and zipper make it easy for your little one to carry around their toys and more. The kids also love the matching key chain that is attached. No more carrying around your child's toys. They will love to do so on their own!

My kids LOVE sticker books, and just cannot get enough of their Stickers! book. With this sticker book their imagination is a big part. Are they going to create a birthday party or are they going to help the monkeys decorate their pancakes? It is an adorable book that lets the child create as they learn.

If your child loves to be the little artist and color then you should get them the Let's Color! book. You can draw fire for the monsters, or add more objects to a water scene with a boat and the sun.

If your kids are always looking for new apps, Lazoo is a great stop for you. Check out their apps for your iPad. You can get Let's Color for your child to play! So what will your child love in the world of Lazoo? Make sure you follow them on Twitter @Lazoo4U, and like their Facebook page.

The products were provided to me by Lazoo for review.