Exclusive look at Ramona Singer’s new Jewelry Line for HSN

Ramona Singer of The Real Housewives of New York is back with new jewelry to wow us all. Her gorgeous, affordable, estate-inspired pieces have been exclusively available on HSN. With a new Real Housewives season about to air, get a head start on shopping for her new collection, which you’ll see highlighted on this season of The Real Housewives of New York.

With an extensive design background, and a flair for fashion, Ramona’s new line consists of pendants, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings that will be sure to please everyone. With glamorous art deco and auction-inspired designs, Ramona wants to create jewelry that every woman will want to own and pass down to their daughters one day. Trendy jewelry comes and goes, but classic style is timeless. I purchased one of Ramona’s lemon quartz rings and I can attest to the beauty and quality of her pieces. Be prepared for tons of compliments when you wear Ramona’s jewelry.

I have been lucky enough to get a preview of the new line, and it is full of gorgeous pieces to add to your jewelry collection. Ramona’s fabulous designs incorporate apple quartz, beautiful hues of chalcedony, smokey quartz, dramatic large diamond hoop earrings, and my personal favorite, rose vermeil paired with gemstones and diamonds. Tune in to HSN on March 2nd to see Ramona debut her new collection at 1pm-3pm and 10pm-12am EST.

In the meantime, check out all of Ramona’s current pieces available at HSN.

Brulee Lingerie: Questions and answers with designer Kristian Giambi

The dilemma women often face when shopping for lingerie is sacrificing comfort for sexy. How great does the combination of comfortable and sexy sound when thinking about high-quality lingerie and loungewear? Well, that is just what Kristian Giambi had in mind when she designed Brulee, a luxurious line of lingerie that is all handcrafted in New York. Composed of fine materials, such as cotton, silk, and jersey, Brulee was born out of necessity. When she couldn’t find the type of loungewear she was looking for, Kristian decided to create beautiful yet sexy pieces that were feminine without all the frills.

I recently had the opportunity to ask Kristian some questions about her new line, and I am very excited about the debut of Brulee. If you are looking to indulge yourself in a new piece of lingerie to spice up your undergarment wardrobe, Kristian suggests a sexy bodysuit, adding that just because “…it is lingerie does not mean that it must go unseen. For example, pair a bodysuit with skinny jeans or a pencil skirt and jacket during the day, then simply remove the jacket for instant transition into evening & night.”

If you are revamping your lingerie for 2010 and want to splurge while adding more ’sexy’ to your underwear drawer, then look to add some teddies. Kristian feels that “they are unbelievably comfy while still being beautiful and so sexy.” In fact, comfortable, sexy, empowering lingerie and loungewear were the driving force in starting Brulee.

Available in select boutiques and online at Brulee.net, Kristian feels that women will find Brulee’s pieces to be classic and full of glamour, yet with an edgy twist. One great tip is to try on a bunch of different styles to find what best suits your body type, however, don’t discount finding a good tailor if you need a small adjustment in the fit of your lingerie.

With a wide variety of styles, all with intricate details and fine workmanship, women can wear Brulee undergarments and feel sexy, confident, and most of all comfortable! And as if that isn’t exciting enough, Kristian reveals that in 2010, Brulee “…promises to leave you wanting to see what is underneath.”

Heaven Sent: Nectar of the Gods Hair Treatment

Do you like shiny, healthy, beautiful hair? Are you always searching for the best in hair care? Well, your search may be over after you give Nectar of the Gods a try. I was very intrigued to try this Italian hair care product because it claims to do so much! Use as a leave in conditioner, a detangler, a color sealer, a deep treatment and an anti-frizz agent.

I tried it as a deep conditioner in the shower after shampooing. I used it on wet hair as a detangler/leave-in conditioner. And I spritzed it on my dry hair to freshen up my hairstyle. No matter how I used Nectar of the Gods Hair Care Conditioning Treatment I got the same result…shiny, frizz-free, healthy hair!

Interested yet? Well if you like a natural, silicone-free product that will leave your hair shiny and gorgeous after just one use, then you should be.

Fortified with coconut-derived emollients and conditioners, Nectar of the Gods goes on as a spray and a little goes a long way. It is also great to use to seal in moisture and promote shine when using heat-styling tools. It’s been the buzz around celebrity stylists and can be found at exclusive salons and spas. Click the link to purchase your own bottle at Nectar of the Gods.

Keep your feet happy with Band Aid Friction Block

Love your new pair of designer heels, but hate the blisters you get from new shoes? I know I do and that is why I was super excited to try Band Aid Friction Block Stick. It rolls up like a mini deodorant, rubs on clear, and protects your feet from irritation! What more can you ask for?

Perfectly portable, non-greasy, and long-lasting, Band Aid Friction Block really works! I tested it out with some shoes that I had previously banished to the back of my closet .You know those shoes that look great but just hurt your feet and rub and cause blisters? I decided to use the friction block and give them another chance.

Applying friction block across all areas where I wanted to prevent the shoes from rubbing, I felt a soft invisible barrier forming. It lasted throughout a day-long shopping trip to the mall, and I did not have any issues with pain or friction from my shoes! Small enough to carry in my purse, I’ve now added it to my make-up bag that I tote around each day.

You don’t have to deal with the pain of footwear friction. Those days of ‘breaking in’ your shoes are over. Grab a Band Aid Friction Block and keep your feet feeling great, and most of all, pain and blister-free!

Purchase at any retail drugstore or online at Amazon.

Make 2010 your sexiest year ever with Affinitas Intimates lingerie

Have you been keeping up with your New Year’s resolutions? We all tend to make the commitments to lose weight, exercise more, and drop the bad habits. For 2010, how about a resolution to feel more beautiful, to toss your worn-out sensible undergarments and go all-out sexy?

Affinitas Intimates makes affordable, gorgeous lingerie that is well-made, sexy and most of all, comfortable. I had the privilege of trying out the Natalie bra and panty set, and I must say, it really boosted my confidence knowing that even though I was in my everyday attire, I had this really sexy lingerie on underneath. The Natalie set is true-to-size, well-constructed with impeccable detailing, such as contrast trim, bows with dangling charms, and lightweight yet supportive materials. Spring 2010 is the perfect time to upgrade your underwear wardrobe because Affinitas has a fresh, new line that incorporates fresh florals, vintage satin and lace, an all-white bridal line, as well as familiar styles in bright, vibrant colors. Whether you need bras, panties, camisoles, bustiers or babydolls, Affinitas Intimates has both everyday pieces, as well as special occasion lingerie, all at prices to fit your budget. And don’t let the prices fool you, all the pieces in the collection are made of high-quality materials, such as satin, lace, cotton, and even a technologically advanced seamless fabric.

I totally love a bunch of the collections, including the Samantha, which is ultra sexy and racy, but don’t take my word for it, view for yourself at Affinitas Intimates. The lingerie is available in stores or online, and you can locate a retailer in your area here.

Affinitas Intimates can help make 2010 your sexiest year ever! Start your lingerie makeover today.

Brow Know-How: Tarte The Toolbox Eyebrow Kit

I confess! I over-tweezed my eyebrows and had no clue how to get them back into shape. I decided to be brave and let them grow out. I grew them out for about a month, and then I couldn’t look at them anymore without wincing. It was time for a trip to Sephora.

Amid rows and rows of cosmetics, I found what I needed: Tarte The Toolbox Brow Kit. Housed inside a mini toolbox are brow wax, powder, pencil, gel, tweezers, 3 brow stencils, brush, and a mini mirror. I was excited to go home and get to work on my eyebrows.

Starting with the stencils, I determined I had a full arch. Using the brush dipped into the wax and then powder, I filled in the stencil outline. Using the tweezers, I removed all the hair outside of the shape I just created. A quick swipe of brow gel and I was amazed at how great my brows looked. You really can’t go wrong with the stencils.

All ingredients are natural too with skin-healthy additions, like cocoa seed butter, shea butter, and vitamin E. The Tarte packaging is ‘green’ too!

Frugal beauty buffs will love that you can get salon quality brow shaping at home for a fraction of the price. Buy from Tarte or in store at Sephora.

Ramona Singer Holiday Jewelry Collection on HSN

Ramona Singer of The Real Housewives of New York is back with even more gorgeous jewelry. Watch HSN on December 17th at 11pm EST for the debut of the Ramona Singer holiday jewelry collection. The new line incorporates white and grey pearls, as well as rose gold, new cuts, elongated cushions, and gorgeous baroque-inspired pieces. The pieces in this collection are all priced between $200-$500, making it an affordable luxury for the woman who likes designer jewelry. If you are looking for a gift for a special someone, wow them with Ramona Singer jewelry. Take a sneak peak at the new offerings on HSN.

Holiday Beauty Gift Guide 2009

It is that wonderful time of year where we are shopping for family and friends, looking for that perfect holiday gift. And what could be better than the gift of beauty?! No matter who you are shopping for, give them beauty gifts that will wow them. Here are some of my favorites for 2009.

Estee Lauder is a mainstay among classic beauty. Their products are time-honored and tailored to women of all ages. They always have a gorgeous holiday set, and this year the set really impresses. With any fragrance purchase, buy the Estee Lauder 2009 Color Spectacular for only $55. This may be one of the largest sets I’ve seen for this price. A $340 value, the set includes 15 shades of eye shadow, a deluxe face compact, 4 full-size lipsticks and much, much more! If you are unsure what fragrance to purchase, I recommend Pleasures eau de parfum spray. It is a light, sheer, fresh floral that is perfect for day and evening. Purchase Pleasures from Estee Lauder and receive free shipping when you add the Color Spectacular to your order.

Looking to wow that special someone with a gift of pure luxury? Look no further than the two new fragrances from Italian perfume house Profumi del Forte. By Night, Black and By Night, White are two luxurious scents that are even more intoxicating when layered.By Night, Black with notes of cypress, pine and incense is elegant and seductive, while By Night, White is a sensual mix of vanilla, orange blossom, jasmine absolute and white musk. Two unique and complimentary blends that make for one exciting holiday gift. I have been wearing these two scents for a few weeks now and I highly recommend them for any fragrance lovers on your holiday list. They are truly harmonious, luxurious and very worthy of compliments. Available at Takashimaya NY, 100ml $240.

The Twilight craze has taken the younger set by storm. DuWop has created lip venom in honor of the Twilight series. This dual-action lip plumper consists of a rich, (blood!) red stain layered with a cinnamon-flavored conditioning oil. It is strangely addictive and makes for the perfect stocking stuffer for your favorite Twilight addict. Buy DuWop Twilight Lip Venom.

 

 

 

For the person on your list who has gone ‘green’, give the gift of eco-friendly luxury with Soak, a premium wash for all fine delicates. Available in four clean scents, as well as unscented, Soak is a low-suds, no-rinse formula that leaves all your fine hand washables soft, fresh and most of all clean! Soak contains no harsh chemicals and is biodegradable, and in fact so pure you could even bathe in it! I’ve tried this wash, and it is so crisp, clean and delicate, leaves no soap residue, and is very quick and easy. My children’s hand-knit sweaters came out soft and fluffy and smelled wonderful. This would make a perfect holiday gift, either on its own, or as an accompaniment to a gorgeous knit sweater. Purchase Soak locally by locating a store in your area.

Holidays have us all busy, so we often look for beauty short-cuts. Here comes Trish McEvoy to the rescue with the Voyager Collection Beauty Emergency Set! A cute quilted purse-size case unzips to reveal a thin compact and 4 mini brushes which gives you all you need to touch-up on the go. The highlight of this set is Trish’s new Instant-Pick-Me-Up quad of four complimentary, all-over face colors that enhance all skin tones. In addition, eye shadow, definer and lip colors round out the compact. I have been using this set to create my basic look for a few weeks now. The colors are so neutral and fresh, this is a must-have for every woman. Perfect gift for the woman on-the-go, also makes a great stocking stuffer. Buy through Trish McEvoy.

I hope this holiday buying guide has given you some great gift ideas. It is a lot of fun shopping for beauty products, so I hope you enjoy picking out the gifts almost as much as you enjoy giving them. Happy Holidays!

Keep your lips healthy all winter with Neosporin Lip Health products

As the weather is getting colder, your lips are getting dryer! This is the time when we are all plagued with dry, cracking, chapped lips. I received samples of some new Neosporin Lip Health products and couldn’t wait to give them a try. What better time to pamper your lips than when winter is approaching?

I started using both the Neosporin Lip Health Overnight Renewal Therapy and Neosporin Lip Health Daily Hydration Therapy with SPF 20. Each night before bed, I slathered my lips with the Overnight Renewal Therapy. It goes on as a sheer white creamy layer of moisture. It is not sticky, contains no parabens, preservatives or artificial flavors, and is packed with vitamins, emollients, and a blend of antioxidant and lipids. A little goes a long way, and I found that since I’ve been using the lip therapy overnight I have not suffered from dry, cracked lips at all. This product is even clinically proven to restore healthy lips in 3 nights! 

 

To maintain my newfound healthy lips, I started using the Daily Hydration Therapy with SPF 20. With all the same benefits and healthy ingredients as the overnight formula, this glycerin-based lip moisturizer was light and left my lips with a nice shine. They were not at all sticky, and if I used it under my lip gloss and lipstick it worked wonderfully to prolong my lip color.

Portable, affordable, and from a trusted brand! Oh, and it works! You can’t go wrong with the new Neosporin Lip Health products. Grab a coupon at Neosporin’s website and then pick some up at any local drug store.

Celebrity Spa Party: Tru Renewal by Ramona

It was a nice warm evening on October 20th, and I was excited as I made my way into New York City’s Equinox Spa on Second Avenue. I had been invited to a Celebrity Spa Party featuring Ramona Singer’s Tru Renewal skin care line. After getting hooked on Tru Renewal’s Ultra Repair Cream, I was eager to see the rest of the skin care line. Not to mention, I was looking forward to meeting Ramona.

I was greeted at the Spa by the very friendly staff and then was introduced to Ramona. She was so delightful, a truly wonderful host with a great enthusiasm for her products. The skin care was available for people to sample, the room was packed with a great energy, and I was happy to see that the other housewives from The Real Housewives of New York were there to support Ramona’s event. Facials and massages featuring Tru Renewal products were available, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting breast cancer survivors. Ramona made my night, by treating me to a luxurious massage. I was so pleased to learn from the massage therapist that Equinox Spa would be carrying the Tru Renewal skin care line for sale, as well as incorporating it into their spa treatments.

After I was thoroughly relaxed from my massage, I took a look at the entire skin care line and was really impressed with all the products. If you are looking for natural skin care, look no further. Tru Renewal skin care is packed full of all-natural ingredients including liquid oxygen, vitamins, algae extracts, and purified water. One of the best features is that it is good for all skin types, especially sensitive skin.

The party was a hit with plenty of appetizers, drinks, goody bags featuring Tru Renewal ultra repair cream, and of course the wonderful facials and massages which allowed guests to sample the products first-hand. I walked away refreshed and even more excited about the skin care line. If you are in the New York City area, I’d recommend a trip to Equinox Spa at 1429 2nd Avenue (between 74th and 75th St) to give the products a try for yourself. They are also available online at RamonaSinger.com.

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